Vice President JD Vance has chosen not to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his bid for reelection. Despite President Donald Trump’s backing of Netanyahu, Vance has decided to remain neutral regarding Israel’s election.
During an interview with Mark Halperin on “2WAY Tonight,” Vance emphasized his focus on American candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Politico reported Vance saying, “The president has the most effective endorsement in American or international political history. I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on in the midterms. So I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections.”
“I’m not anti-endorsing him. I’m not pro-endorsing him. I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections,” the vice president added.
These comments came just after President Trump gave Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement” through a lengthy post on Truth Social. Trump praised Netanyahu as a significant ally to the U.S. and a partner in dealing with Iran. “Bibi Netanyahu has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump stated.
Notably, Trump highlighted Netanyahu’s resilience under political pressure. He expressed his full support by writing, “Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel. BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Netanyahu was quick to express his gratitude for Trump’s endorsement, acknowledging their close relationship. “President Trump, my friend Donald — thank you for your extraordinary endorsement,” Netanyahu responded. “Israel has never had a greater friend in the White House. Together we will never let Iran’s regime get nuclear weapons. Thank you for your clarity, courage, and unwavering support.”
This neutrality marks a shift from Vance’s earlier involvement in foreign politics. Earlier this year, he visited Hungary, campaigning alongside then-Prime Minister Viktor Orban shortly before Orban’s election loss, as reported by Politico.
Efforts to reach the White House for comments were unsuccessful. Sophia Compton, a Writer at Fox News Digital, reported this story. Compton was previously a business reporter and TV news producer, holding a journalism degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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