JD Vance says he will not weigh in on Israel's upcoming election
Vice President JD Vance told a podcast he will not endorse any candidate in Israel’s Knesset race, focusing instead on American midterm contests.
JD Vance responded to a question about the Israeli election by stating he will not endorse any foreign candidate, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and will concentrate on endorsing American office-seekers as the U.S. midterms near. He described Donald Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu as historically powerful but said he remains neutral. Vance highlighted that his endorsement activity is limited to U.S. races.
He recalled a recent two-day trip to Hungary where he voiced support for Viktor Orbán’s campaign, noting that Orbán subsequently lost to the opposition Tisza party. Vance’s comments were made during Mark Halperin’s “2WAY Tonight” podcast.
Why it matters
Vance’s stance signals U.S. political figures are avoiding involvement in foreign elections amid heightened international attention.
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