The Hidden Power Behind the Ballot

Many voters think a small country is pulling strings in American elections. But other groups are more active. Political analysts point to a different kind of interference. Foreign money from Islamic organizations is a bigger factor.

Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary. He had opposed the president. His opponent was a former Navy SEAL. He received support from a pro‑Israel group. On the Democratic side, Abdul El‑Sayed won a primary in Michigan. His father‑in‑law gave two hundred thousand dollars to a super PAC. That donor is linked to the Islamic Society of North America. The group has ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. El‑Sayed also received money from people connected to CAIR. CAIR was founded as a front for Hamas and the Brotherhood.

Another candidate, Zohran Mamdani, was helped by a PAC funded by CAIR. An investigative report shows that millions came from Arab and Muslim donors. At the national level, Saudi Arabia spent ninety‑two million dollars on lobbying. Turkey was the fourth largest spender. Israel’s spending was far lower. These numbers show where the real influence lies.

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