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#301 Cenk Uygur - The Foreign Influence Crisis

Shawn Ryan Show · 4 May 2026 · 2 Egleze moments

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Published: 4 May 2026
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Cenk Uygur Says Israel Controls US Politicians Through Campaign Donations

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AIPAC, they put in $127 million in the last election cycle, number one donor class, right? In that cycle. Normally, Big Pharma's number one, the drug companies, right? Uh, so, but what— they put in $127 million, what'd they get back out? At a minimum, Trump gave them another $13 billion, right, on top of the $320 from earlier. It's a good return. Yeah, if you put in $127 million, you get $13 billion back, that's 100 to 1.

Uygur claims Israeli lobby AIPAC invested $127 million in the 2024 election cycle and received $13 billion in return, arguing this represents systematic control of US politicians through legal bribery. He contends the loss of American sovereignty to foreign influence is the country's most critical issue, surpassing partisan concerns.

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Media Personality Calls for Voting Out All Congressional Incumbents Except Two

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Number one, you have to vote against all incumbents unless their name is Tom Massey or Ro Khanna, or you know for a fact you checked AIPAC Tracker and they're not taking any money from Israel, like, you know for sure. Okay, then you should vote against them. Default, make sure you go to elections and vote against every sitting congressman unless you're absolutely positive they serve America.

Uygur advocates for removing nearly all sitting Congress members, claiming 94% have been compromised by AIPAC contributions. He specifically exempts only Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna as verified clean candidates who haven't taken foreign government money, calling this the essential first step to reclaiming American sovereignty.

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