U.S. Vice President JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu in Israeli election
In an interview, Vice President JD Vance said he will not endorse any candidate in the upcoming Israeli election, focusing instead on American races ahead of the midterm elections. When pressed about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Vance gave no answer and reiterated his concentration on U.S. candidates. President Donald Trump later posted that he supports Netanyahu’s bid for another term.
Vance also referenced a recent two‑day trip to Hungary where he voiced support for Viktor Orbán’s campaign, which ultimately lost to the opposition Tisza party. The comments were made during Mark Halperin’s "2WAY Tonight" podcast.
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Why it matters
Vance’s decision shows that senior U.S. officials are choosing not to involve themselves in foreign electoral contests at a time of heightened attention to U.S.–Israel relations.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 JD Vance says he will not weigh in on Israel's upcoming election
- Oct 22 Vance publicly declined to back Netanyahu in the Israeli election.
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