Former ‘Squad’ Democrat Cori Bush, who lost her congressional seat in 2024, has now registered as a foreign agent under FARA while accepting payments to organize delegations promoting Palestinian narratives in the West Bank. According to the Washington Free Beacon, Bush and ex-campaign manager Stephany Spaulding have a $25,000 contract through January, earning $6,000 a month plus additional funds for legal paperwork.
Funding and Foreign Ties
The International Federation for Rights and Development (IFRD), a Belgium-based group run by Palestinian filmmaker Gamaal El Attar, is bankrolling Bush’s efforts. While IFRD claims no foreign government funding, the organization has previously faced scrutiny over its political activism.
Bush was recently seen in Ramallah with Palestinian activist Yasser Alkam before giving interviews comparing Israeli security policies to racial segregation. On social media, she urged followers to “stand with Palestinians” against Israeli settlers.
Selective Storytelling
Critics argue Bush’s curated delegations ignore historical context behind Israel’s West Bank security measures. The Second Intifada, marked by suicide bombings and ambushes, killed over 1,000 Israelis, prompting many defense policies Bush condemns. Meanwhile, attacks against Israeli civilians—including the 2011 Itamar massacre—continue.
Bush has not addressed Palestinian militant violence while amplifying narratives of Israeli oppression. Her FARA disclosure comes after her 2024 election loss, where she vowed to fight pro-Israel lobbying groups.
Source: www.dailywire.com — https://www.dailywire.com/news/leftist-dem-registers-as-paid-foreign-agent-to-bash-israel