It is often said that US politics is based not on principles but on individual interests and the acquisition of money, power, and influence. That may explain why in the lead-up to this year’s elections the pro-Israel lobbying group American Israel Public Affairs Committee has backed a series of vicious attacks on Donald Trump, a leader who has described himself as “history’s most pro-Israel US president.” Working through associated political action committees, AIPAC has funded several candidates who are lambasting Trump every day.