JD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praise
Vice President JD Vance declined to follow Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he’s “not getting involved in Israeli elections” a week before Israelis vote.
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Vance stated his focus is on endorsing American candidates in midterms and he is not getting involved in Israeli elections.
- This contrasts with President Donald Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu.
- Trump praised Netanyahu on Truth Social as a 'Great Warrior Prime Minister' and 'Partner for Peace'.
- Vance has previously endorsed foreign leaders, including Viktor Orban in Hungary.
- The Israeli election is the first national election since the Hamas attack in late 2023.
- U.S. public support for Israel has reportedly fallen sharply.
- Vance previously commented that Israel has few friends left globally.