Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism

Vice President JD Vance addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Monday, aiming to ease conservative Jewish activists' concerns regarding his foreign policy views on Israel. The closed-door meeting occurred amid heightened sensitivities over antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations ahead of midterm elections. Activists expressed discomfort over past remarks in which Vance suggested certain Israeli officials manipulated U.S. public opinion to prolong the war with Iran. Attendees also raised questions regarding his association with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, who previously hosted white nationalist Nick Fuentes. While Vance maintains support for Israel, his skepticism toward unconditional foreign intervention contrasts with traditional Republican orthodoxy. Viewed as a frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, Vance must bridge ideological gaps with pro-Israel donors. The event underscores internal GOP schisms between interventionist foreign policy supporters and the emerging America First populist faction, shaping broader debates surrounding national security and electoral strategy.