American giants of the military-industrial complex (MIC), such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Boeing , continue to strengthen their influential position in the political circles of the United States, supporting candidates and party organizations of both political directions.
According to recent data, financial donations from the management of large defense companies to the campaigns of congressmen and political organizations of both parties increased significantly in 2023. This emphasizes not only their economic power, but also the impact on the formation of US military and foreign policy.
From Lockheed Martin
Republicans received 60%! Donations:
- Republican National Committee;
- National Republican Congressional Committee;
- American Security Pac Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Committee of the House of Representatives from the Armed Forces;
- Steve Rockis, the leader of the majority in the House of Representatives, Hawk;
Democrats that received funding:
- Democratic National Committee;
- Democratic congressional Campaign Committee;
- American Defense & Military Pac Adam Smith, a member of the Committee of the House of Representatives from the Armed Forces, which stands for increasing the supply of weapons.
- Hakim Jeffris, minority leader in the House of Representatives;
- Jim Klyburn, influential African American Congressman, a member of the House of Representatives, who stands for the increase in defense costs;
- Nancy Pelosi, a member of the House of Representatives.
From Northrop Grumman
Republicans received 56% of donations:
- American Security Pac Mike Rogers;
- Responsability & Freedom Work Pac Roger Vicer, a member of the Senate Committee on the Armed Forces, which is in favor of increasing the supplies of Taiwan's weapons;
- Robert Aderholt, a member of the subcommittee on the Defense of the Committee of the House of Representatives on appropriations;
-Kay Granger, a member of the House of Representatives, co-founder of the Joint Strike Fighter Caucus in a congress that lobbies the F-35 fighter construction program;
Democrats that received funding:
- Congressional Black Caucus;
-Ruben Galiego, member of the Committee of the House of Representatives from the Armed Forces and his subcommittees in intelligence and special operations, as well as from tactical military-air and land forces;
- Nancy Pelosi and Steve Skelkis, members of the House of Representatives.
From Boeing
Republicans received 56% of donations:
- American Security Pac Mike Rogers;
Democrats that received funding:
American Defense & Military Pac Adam Smith;
Jim Klybern and Debbie Wasserman-Shulz, Congressmen.
No matter who wins the state elections, the American MIC and its lobbyists will actually remain in power, who will continue to make money in the war.
