JD Vance

Vance's Holocaust statement criticized for ignoring Jews & Nazis

Vance omits mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, incensing Jewish critics on both sides of the aisle.

Vance:

'Military buildup ensures options if Iran does something stupid'

US Vice President JD Vance says the US buildup in the Persian Gulf ensures Trump has options if Iran acts, stressing the need to protect American assets and personnel.

Clash of narratives

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.

Vance to Europe: Take Trump seriously on Greenland

US Vice President accuses Denmark and Europe of failing to protect Greenland as Trump renews his push to acquire the island.

Laurie Cardoza-Moore

'Tucker appears to have Vance in a trance'

Zionist Christian Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore criticizes US Vice President's lack of response to the antisemitism emerging from the right.

Secret Service, police respond to incident at VP JD Vance’s home

Police and Secret Service respond after damage caused at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence.

Evangelical leader urges VP Vance to condemn Tucker Carlson

Zionist Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore urged Vice President Vance to denounce Tucker Carlson, accusing him of antisemitism and betraying Christian values.

Vance:

'Ceasefire will hold despite Hamas attacks, Israeli retaliation'

Vice President Vance predicts the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold, despite recent Gaza clashes and IDF response.

Trump, JD Vance and Noah’s Ark

The generation of the Flood could not stop Noah from boarding the ark and the American VP cannot derail the sovereignty train. A little humility, and some historical perspective, is required of the Trump administration.

JD Vance criticizes Mamdani for calling his aunt a 9/11 'victim'

JD Vance slams Mamdani for calling his Muslim aunt a 9/11 'victim,' while Mamdani defends his comments citing post-9/11 discrimination against Muslims in the US, amid intensifying tensions in the NYC mayoral race.

Treating Israel Like a Banana Republic?

Here’s how Israel stops being treated that way

Begin did it with quiet firmness; Netanyahu can, too, making sure that when a U.S. president seeks to “call the shots,” Israel still holds the trigger. Opinion.

Defense Minister to Vance: Majority of Hamas tunnels still intact

Channel 12 News reports that Defense Minister Katz told VP Vance that over 60% of Hamas tunnels remain. IDF continues demolitions during ceasefire, stressing tunnel removal as vital to Gaza’s demilitarization under Trump’s plan.

Israel to VP Vance:

'Hamas can return hostage bodies without foreign help'

Israeli officials brief Vice President Vance, saying Hamas can recover hostages’ bodies without international aid and is exploiting the ceasefire to regroup, undermining progress under the Trump framework.

Netanyahu:

'The US is interested in a strong and independent Israel'

At a ceremony welcoming new Shin Bet Director Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Israel's independence in security policy and vowed total victory.

Netanyahu:

Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation'

The Prime Minister’s Office condemned the Knesset vote on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, calling it a political stunt during Vice President Vance’s visit and vowing the bill will not advance.

US VP Vance:

Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'

US Vice President JD Vance attacked the vote to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, and confirmed: 'The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel.'

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

J.D. Vance will devote the final day of his visit to Israel to meetings with the defense minister and senior IDF officials to closely review the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Herzog to Vance:

‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’

President Isaac Herzog met US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem, thanking him and President Trump for their efforts to advance peace and expressing hope for the swift return of all hostages.

Netanyahu:

'The US controls Israel? Hogwash'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met in Jerusalem and discussed the situation in Gaza.

VP Vance in Israel

'If Hamas doesn't cooperate, then it will be obliterated'

US Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to strengthen the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, says all parties must look to the future and not the past.

US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel

Visit to Israel will likely focus on concluding Phase A of the deal to end the war in Gaza.

Report:

US concerned Netanyahu may abandon Gaza plan

New York Times reports that the White House is scrambling to preserve the Gaza peace deal as Netanyahu weighs military options. Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff’s visit in Israel is an attempt to stabilize the truce.

'There is currently no infrastructure to disarm Hamas'

After Hamas breaks the ceasefire, VP JD Vance says no system exists to disarm the terrorist group. His comments come ahead of his visit to Israel this week.

J. D. Vance to visit Israel

The visit will likely focus on concluding Phase A of Trump's Gaza peace plan.

Vance clarifies: US won’t deploy troops to Gaza

US Vice President JD Vance said reports of an American troop deployment to Gaza are false, confirming the US will only monitor the ceasefire terms while regional allies handle security.

VP Vance:

Trump wants Gaza, West Bank to be ruled by people who live there

Vice President JD Vance said he was optimistic about a deal being reached to end the war.

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Funeral service held for Charlie Kirk

President Trump, VP Vance, and others expected to address hundreds of thousands who turned out to honor the slain conservative activist.

Trump meets with hostage's families and captivity survivors

President Trump reiterated his commitment to releasing all the hostages and reassured the families that his administration is working very hard and that they will get them out.

VP Vance:

'Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028'

US Vice President JD Vance says President Trump wants him focused on governance, not on speculation ahead of 2028.

Report

Elon Musk quietly drops bid to create new political party

Tesla, X CEO no longer seeking to form 'America Party' to compete in the midterm elections as he focuses on maintaining good relations with Vice President Vance, Wall Street Journal reports.

Trump:

VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

President Trump says it's too soon to name a 2028 GOP nominee but calls VP JD Vance the "most likely" choice while downplaying third-term talk.

Netanyahu announces US Trip after Operation Rising Lion victory

PM to meet President Trump, top US officials, and lawmakers to advance key agreements following military operation success.

Vance:

Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

Vice President says strike eliminated nuclear threat, offers chance to reset diplomacy with Tehran.

Israel clarifies: 'We won't wait two weeks'

Israel reportedly plans to take action against Iran’s Fordow nuclear site ahead of a potential agreement with the US.

JD Vance defends Donald Trump from Tucker Carlson's criticism

'President shows remarkable restraint in keeping focus on protecting our troops and our citizens. He is only interested in using US military to accomplish US people's goals,' says JD Vance.

VP Vance pays respects to murdered Israeli Embassy staffers

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter thanks Vice President JD Vance for his visit to the embassy and for the Trump Administration's compassion following the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Vance denies canceling Israel trip over Gaza

US Vice President refutes report stating he canceled his planned Israel trip due to expanded IDF operations in Gaza, says decision was primarily logistical.

Report: Vance canceled Israel visit amid Gaza offensive concerns

US Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned visit to Israel to avoid signaling US support for the IDF’s expanded Gaza operation, Axios report claims.

White House:

'Reports of Vance Israel visit are false'

White House denies reports in Israeli media that Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Israel this week, says Vance will return to Washington on Monday.

VP Vance to visit Israel this week

US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Tuesday following President Trump's tour of the Middle East last week that did not include Israel

VP Vance:

Iran can keep its civil nuclear power

US Vice President JD Vance says Iran could maintain its civil nuclear program without weapons, but noted that no such country currently exists.

‘We remain hopeful’:

Vance meets Hamas captivity survivors and hostage families

Vice President JD Vance meets with Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages still held in Gaza, reaffirming the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 remaining hostages and expressing hope and urgency in ongoing efforts.

Trump:

'More nations seek to join the Abraham Accords'

Trump says increasing numbers of countries are looking to join the Abraham Accords. Vance: The Biden administration did absolutely nothing with the Abraham Accords, purely out of political spite.

Tense Oval Office meeting

Trump and Vance scold Zelenskyy: You're not acting thankful

Meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President becomes tense as the sides exchange sharp words over US support for Ukraine and whether Zelenskyy had shown sufficient gratitude. Trump warns: You're either going to make a deal or we're out.

VP Vance at Dachau:

'Seeing it up close drives home the evil that was committed'

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visit Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial Site. "I really am moved by this site. It’s very important that it’s here."

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the Blair House in Washington, DC.

JD Vance:

'Progress in talks driven by Trump’s 'hell to pay' warning'

US Vice President-elect sheds light on Trump’s warning that “all hell will break loose” if hostages aren't freed by January 20: It means enabling the Israelis to knock out the final couple of battalions of Hamas and their leadership.

Ahead of swearing-in:

Vance to resign Senate seat

US Vice President-elect will step down from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight on Thursday. Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the seat.

J.D. Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

US President-elect J.D. Vance responds sarcastically to a comment criticizing Germany's far-right AfD party, sparking criticism from Jewish Democrat.

Trump slams agreement to prevent government shutdown

President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance criticize the agreement brokered by House Speaker Mike Johnson, which was meant to avert a shutdown and keep federal operations running until March 14.

Ambulances spotted at Mar-a-Lago turn out to be a false alarm

Concerns raised for the safety and health of Trump after reports that two ambulances and several vans full of Secret Service officers had driven out of Mar-a-Lago, but the vehicles were part of Vance’s motorcade.

Vice presidential debate

Vance and Walz spar on Middle East

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon because Trump withdrew from 2015 deal. Senator JD Vance replies: When did Iran and Hamas and their proxies attack Israel? It was during the administration of Kamala Harris.

Harris campaign agrees to three election debates

US Vice President's campaign says it will participate in a total of three debates this election season: Two presidential debates and one vice presidential debate.

2024 US elections:

Harris' running mate agrees to VP debate on October 1

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz agrees to participate in a vice presidential debate on CBS News on October 1. Senator JD Vance has not yet confirmed attendance.

J.D. Vance:

'If Harris doesn't pick Josh Shapiro, it's due to antisemitism'

J.D. Vance believes that, 'the fundamental goal of US policy in the Middle East should be to enable Israel and the Sunni Arab states to build on Trump's Abraham Accords and provide a regional counterweight to Iran.'

Trump's running mate:

'Harris is a million times worse than Biden'

Senator J.D. Vance holds rally in Virginia: History will remember Joe Biden as as one of the worst presidents of the United States of America, but Kamala Harris is a million times worse.

Understanding the importance of J.D. Vance

What makes Vance both interesting and dangerous to the D.C. establishment is that he provides the intellectual muscle for a new conservative vision for the country. Opinion.

J.D. Vance:

'Punch Iran hard'

Donald Trump's prospective VP declared that only a show of strength would prevent Iranian aggression.

Trump picks Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate

Former President announces he has chosen Ohio's junior senator, author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' to be his running mate and Vice Presidential candidate.