Josh Shapiro says 'weaponization' of AIPAC's politics is 'a problem in our system'

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) weighed in on the national conversation surrounding the American Israel Public Affairs Committee donating to and endorsing American political candidates, calling the “cynical” use of anti-AIPAC sentiments “a danger for our system.”

AIPAC endorsements and donations from its associated PACs have become a central conversation in the 2026 midterm elections, as the group’s influence has played a significant role in primary elections in states such as Kentucky and New Jersey. Shapiro, who has been vocal about his own Jewish faith, warned in a Politico interview that aired Tuesday about the dangers of conflating anti-AIPAC sentiments and frustration with Jewish donors in elections.