In an interview with Joe Rogan, US Vice President JD Vance accused elements of the Israeli government of running a targeted, funded influence campaign against him and the emerging US-Iran agreement, and said Israel is losing the public-relations war in the United States. The remarks escalate Vance's criticism of Israel, following his statement on Wednesday that Israel is 'more effective than most' at influencing US politics.
US Vice President JD Vance leveled new accusations against Israel in a Thursday interview on the Joe Rogan podcast, alleging that elements of the Israeli government are running a targeted, funded influence campaign against him personally and against the emerging US-Iran agreement. Vance also stated that Israel is 'losing the battle for public opinion in the United States' and called that a fact.
The interview marks the latest in a series of public statements by Vance on Israel. On Wednesday, Vance told Rogan that Israel is 'more effective than most' at influencing American politics, a remark that immediately drew attention. In a separate report Wednesday, Vance was cited accusing Israel of backing an online smear campaign against the Iran deal, telling critics 'Go to hell.'
Vance has been a central figure in the Trump administration's push for a nuclear agreement with Iran, arguing that the deal serves US interests and will also benefit Israel. The current interview suggests growing friction between the administration and Jerusalem over the terms of the agreement, which remains under negotiation. The White House has not commented on Vance's latest remarks.
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- DevelopingIsrael Hayom asks: should Israel fear Vice President J.D. Vance?
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