J. D. Vance

Trump’s Israel aid cut sparks controversy as JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance in the White House, July 28, 2026.
US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025; illustrative

Trump willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu when necessary, has often opposed him, Vance says

US Vice President JD Vance attends a Breitbart News policy event in Washington, November 20, 2025; illustrative.

JD Vance's antisemitism is showing - opinion

US Vice President JD Vance speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast, published July 15, 2026.

From silence to script: JD Vance stops tolerating antisemitic tropes, starts using them - opinion


JD Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

Vance seemed to back the flagship policy of a party that has unsettled Germany’s Jews.  

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance on the day of the debate between Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. September 10, 2024. REUTER

Trump to tap immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy, CNN reports

JD Vance appears to have confirmed the appointment on social media.

Stephen Miller

Trump, Harris spend finals hours before election in Pennsylvania

Recent polls show that Pennsylvania has the potential to make or break the election.

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

JD Vance: Israel has right to self-defense, but war with Iran not in US interest

"Sometimes we're going to have overlapping interest, and sometimes we're going to have a distinct interest," he noted. 

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance on the day of the debate between Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. September 10, 2024. REUTER

JD Vance calls on Americans in Israel to vote Trump, warns of regional war - exclusive

"Donald Trump was a great ally and friend of Israel. Kamala Harris has been a total disaster," Vance said.

 Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks during a Philos Project October 7th Memorial Rally at the Washington Monument on October 7, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Kamala Harris defends 'modern family,' rejects Arkansas governor's childlessness remarks

Kamala Harris refuted Sarah Huckabee Sanders' remarks on childlessness, emphasizing modern family values and rejecting outdated views on women's roles.

 VICE PRESIDENT and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks to members of the media upon her arrival at Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland on Sunday.

VP candidates discuss support for Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran during debate

Walz dodges questions on Israel launching a preemptive strike against Iran; Vance says Israel will 'do what they think they need to do.'

 Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gesture as they speak during a debate hosted by CBS in New York, U.S., October 1, 2024.

JD Vance among Republican senators assailing UN ahead of anti-Israel draft resolution

The senators described the draft resolution as a "clear insult to the Jewish people and anyone who understands history."

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance on the day of the debate between Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. September 10, 2024. REUTER

Biden vows to invest in Trump's safety after assassination attempt

"I am relieved that the former President is unharmed," Biden wrote.

 U.S. President Joe Biden crosses the South Lawn after exiting Marine One at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 14, 2024. Biden spent the night in Wilmington, Delaware.

It's time for American Jews to make a rational choice in the upcoming elections - opinion

The Republican Jewish Coalition announced plans this week for a $10-million ad campaign (on top of $5 million already spent) to win Jewish voters for the GOP.

 US REPUBLICAN vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier this month.