The Truth About Lobbying

Is AIPAC the biggest lobbying organizations in Washington?

Fact: According to Open Secrets, AIPAC is the 191st largest lobby in Washington, spending $3.3 million in 2024.

graphic showing the top lobbying organizations and amount spent. AIPAC is #191

Is the Israeli government the primary foreign lobbying force in the United States?

xFact: According to Open Secrets, nine other countries spent more on lobbying than Israel between 2016-2026. Israel spends far less than countries like China, Japan and Saudi Arabia.

a graphic showing the top 10 countries in terms of money spent lobbying America. Israel is #10

Does Track AIPAC only focus on AIPAC money?

Fact: The Track AIPAC totals include more than direct AIPAC giving: its FAQ says the figures combine donations from pro-Israel PACs, independent expenditures by pro-Israel PACs, and direct donations from large donors to pro-Israel PACs. The @TrackAIPAC account tracks 66 different PACs and their individual donors.

Is Track AIPAC a reliable source for information aboutAIPAC?

Fact: Track AIPAC has admitted its methodology and standards are inconsistent and unreliable. The organization seeks to demonize individual Americans supporting candidates of their choice and falsely intimates that support from pro-Israel Americans is illegitimate foreign money.