Massie Votes Against $14B Israel Aid, Sparking Clash With Pro-Israel Group
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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie criticized a proposed $14B aid package for Israel, saying the money would be "extracted through inflation and taxes."
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Massie was criticized by pro-Israel group AIPAC for voting against a resolution defending Israel's right to defend itself and condemning Hamas.
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Massie accused AIPAC of "intentionally misrepresenting" his intent and said he put "America first" in voting against foreign aid.
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The aid package would fund Israel's Iron Dome and other defense systems by cutting IRS funding allocated in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The aid comes as over 9,700 have been killed in Gaza and Israel since Hamas launched attacks in October.
