J. D. Vance

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

The claim that Trump is the “one president” who would differ with Netanyahu is one that would surprise many watchers of the US-Israel relationship.

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
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

 Republican US Senate candidate J.D. Vance arrives to speak to supporters at an election party after winning the primary in Cincinnati, Ohio, US May 3, 2022.

Open letter to the VP: Mr. Vance, you have options. What you don’t have is time - opinion


US vice president unable to confirm status of Iran's enriched uranium after US strikes

IAEA head Rafael Grossi said in an interview with CNN that he was also unaware of the damage dealt to the Fordow nuclear facility.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.

Netanyahu, IDF chief lead meeting with top US officials as Trump mulls attack on Iran - exclusive

The meeting took place as the US was deliberating whether to join Israel in strikes against Iran.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC.

‘I’ve called it a genocide,’ comedian, podcaster Theo Von talks Israel, Gaza with JD Vance

Vance said he didn't believe Israel was “purposely trying to go in and murder every Palestinian," on Theo Von's podcast.

 Podcaster Theo Von hosted Vice President JD Vance on his show on June 7, 2025.

Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in office

Biden's cancer diagnosis drew an outpouring of sympathy from supporters and rivals alike, including Trump.

 Former US President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden pose for a selfie photo, in this handout social media picture released May 19, 2025.

US Vice President Vance invites Pope Leo, an American, to visit home

After meeting Leo, Vance met on Monday with officials at the Vatican's Secretariat of State, the Church's top diplomatic office

 Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican, May 19, 2025.

JD Vance expected to visit Israel on Tuesday, following Trump snub - report

Vance's visit comes after Trump's trip to the Gulf states, a tour that did not include a stop in Israel. 

 US President Donald Trump talks with Vice President JD Vance in the Cross Hall following a celebration of US military mothers event at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2025.

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during Easter appearance

"I appeal to the warring parties: Call a ceasefire, release the hostages and come to the aid of a starving people that aspires to a future of peace," the Pope's Easter message said.

 Pope Francis speaks from a balcony on the day of the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) message, at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, in the Vatican, April 20, 2025.

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US, including over arming Israel, Gaza concerns

Outside the White House, protesters carried banners that read "Workers should have the power," "No kingship," "Stop arming Israel" and "Due process," media footage showed.

People take part in a protest against US President Donald Trump, tariffs, deportations, a variety of other policies, and Elon Musk at the White House in one of many demonstrations taking place nationwide, in Washington on April 19, 2025.

Former Gaza hostages on board during plane collision in Washington, no injuries

Kieth and Aviva Siegel were on board an American Airlines plane involved in a collision in Washington following their meeting with US President Donald Trump.

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 28, 2018

Vance meets with former hostages, families of hostages in Washington

US Vice President JD Vance met with a group of former hostages and families of hostages.

US Vice President JD Vance addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, February 20, 2025