Rogers vs AIPAC in Michigan | US News

Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers is quietly distancing himself from AIPAC’s massive ad campaign, fearing it could backfire by fueling accusations that he’s beholden to the pro-Israel lobby — especially as he faces off against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed. While AIPAC had already spent over $30 million to stop El-Sayed in the primary and was ready to spend more, Rogers’ team urged them to scale back or go invisible — suggesting donors fund a super PAC instead of running ads with AIPAC’s name. AIPAC resisted, arguing Rogers’ pro-Israel stance would make them unavoidable targets for El-Sayed’s criticism anyway. Talks stalled, but the rift reveals a growing split within Trump’s former base: figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson, and Thomas Massie are uniting around an “America First” message, questioning U.S. foreign intervention — including military aid to Israel. For Rogers, this is a high-stakes gamble in a swing state where polls show most voters oppose continued U.S. aid to Israel, making his campaign’s delicate balancing act even more critical. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45e3326f80f0cffd