Representative Cori Bush, after losing her primary election to Wesley Bell, has issued a stark warning to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), claiming her defeat has radicalized her and vowing to challenge their influence. AIPAC heavily funded Bell's campaign, spending $8.5 million primarily on negative advertisements targeting Bush's congressional record, while avoiding direct discussions about the Gaza conflict. Bush's concession speech contained aggressive rhetoric, stating, 'AIPAC, I’m coming to tear your kingdom down,' and asserting that her departure from Congress would allow her to fight back without restrictions. This loss marks the second time a member of the progressive 'Squad' has been ousted, following Jamaal Bowman's defeat earlier this year, both of which reflect a growing divide within the Democratic Party regarding Israel. Critics have suggested that AIPAC should register as a foreign agent due to its lobbying efforts prioritizing Israel over U.S. interests. Bush's statements have sparked debate over the pro-Israel lobby's influence in U.S. politics and its impact on congressional representation for progressive voices.