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


Israeli diplomatic delegation to keep focus on policy amid pomp and circumstance of RNC

The convention will be followed next week by PM Netanyahu’s scheduled address to a splintered Congress over support for Israel’s war with Hamas and growing concern over hostilities with Hezbollah.

 People look at Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024.

Biden balances progressives on Israel; Vance doesn’t – and it shows - analysis

While Biden answers questions on the Israel-Hamas war in a nuanced fashion, Vance makes it clear he backs Israel all the way.

 U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to journalists at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Americans across aisles react to Vance’s Middle East policy

Vance has expressed strong support for Israel and urged Biden not to provide a special immigration status for Palestinians.

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) attends an event held by the national conservative political movement, 'Turning Point' in Detroit, Michigan, US, June,16, 2024.

Antisemitic, anti-Israel activists claim Jews control Trump VP pick Vance  

Large and small social media accounts asserted that Vance was "Israel first" rather than "America first."

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day

At the Republican convention, Jewish delegate Leora Levy prayed for hostages taken by Hamas, marking a rare mention of Israel. David Sacks criticized Biden's Ukraine policy.

 Visitors walk outside the U.S. Capitol building as House Republicans continue to work to choose a new Speaker of the House, in Washington, U.S., October 16, 2023.

Trump appears at Republican National Convention with bandage on his ear

Trump walked into the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee with a thick bandage over the ear as the crowd chanted "Fight! Fight! Fight" and pumped their fists.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump applauds during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

GOP Jewish group backs Trump VP pick J. D. Vance - Jan. 6 defender, Christian Israel supporter

In 2022 while on a trip to Israel led by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Vance told The Post he'll be "as strong an advocate for the US-Israel relationship as anyone."

 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.

Trump's VP pick J. D. Vance: 'I'll be as strong an advocate for US-Israel relationship as anyone'

In a 2022 interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vance emphasized his commitment to a strong US-Israel relationship.

 Former U.S. president Donald Trump listens as JD Vance speaks during a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S., September 17, 2022.

Trump picks onetime critic J. D. Vance, now a fierce defender, as vice president

The news, carried on Trump's Truth Social media website, emerged at the start of the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to nominate the party's presidential ticket.

  Former US President Donald Trump in Broome, Georgia, March 9, 2024