US Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance, stating that Israel was not established by the United States, calling Vance's remarks 'exceptionally disrespectful' and saying Vance needs to 'study history.' Fine's remarks come amid a growing public dispute between the Jewish Republican congressman and the vice president over Israel policy.
Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) continued his public showdown with Vice President JD Vance, this time directly attacking Vance's understanding of history.
In a statement Wednesday, Fine rebuked Vance for allegedly claiming that 'Israel was established by the United States,' calling the assertion 'simply not true' and 'exceptionally disrespectful.' The congressman did not cite a specific Vance speech or interview, but the remarks appear to build on a series of recent exchanges in which Fine has accused Vance of a hostile tone toward the Jewish state.
As The Zioneer reported Wednesday morning, Fine earlier criticized Vance's 'language and tone' as sounding 'hostile toward the Jewish state.' Fine's latest salvo escalates the rhetoric, demanding that the vice president 'study history.' The dispute highlights a fissure within the Republican coalition over the Trump administration's approach to Israel and the Iran deal. Fine has previously told Israeli politicians to adopt an 'Israel First' policy over 'America First.'
Vance has repeatedly stated that Israel has a right to self-defense, but has also stressed that 'Israelis need to respect the peace process' and declined to deny allegations of Israeli espionage against the US. The exchange remains on the level of political statements; no formal response from Vance's office has been reported yet.
2 developments
- DevelopingUS Rep. Randy Fine sharply rebukes VP Vance over Israel remarks
- StrongCongressman Randy Fine says Vance's tone toward Israel sounds hostile
- DevelopingCongressman Randy Fine tells Israeli politicians to put Israel first, not America first
- StrongVP Vance reiterates Israel's right to self-defense in CBN interview
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