The claim that AIPAC supported Ilhan Omar’s primary race opponent, Don Samuels, is rated as false. Although Omar defeated Samuels in the primary election, AIPAC and Samuels’ spokesperson both confirmed that the pro-Israel group was not involved in the race. AIPAC-supported candidates are publicly listed, and Samuels does not appear on this list. Omar accused Samuels of seeking AIPAC support, but Samuels clarified that the organization did not endorse him or provide financial support. A spokesperson for AIPAC also stated that they were not involved in the Minnesota race.
This false claim spread widely on social media, with posts garnering over 200 likes in three days. Despite previous instances where AIPAC was involved in primary races, such as helping to oust Democratic Reps. Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman, they did not support Samuels in this case. Some misinformation about Ilhan Omar has also been debunked by USA TODAY, including false assertions about her loyalty to Somalia, statements regarding Jews, and removal from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
In conclusion, the claim that AIPAC supported Ilhan Omar’s opponent in the primary race is untrue. Both AIPAC and Samuels confirmed that the organization was not involved in the campaign, contrary to the claims circulating on social media platforms.
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