U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Israel, like other countries, tries to influence American politics, which he described as a basic assumption. He argued that American leaders must ensure they act in U.S. interests, not another country's. Vance also defended President Trump's decision to reach a deal with Iran, pushing back against the notion that Israeli opposition alone invalidates the agreement.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance addressed Israel's role in American politics and defended the Trump administration's approach to Iran in remarks made on Friday, according to Abu Ali Express. Vance stated that Israel, like many other nations, seeks to influence U.S. politics, calling it a 'basic assumption.' He cautioned that American leaders must act based on U.S. interests first.
Vance also addressed concerns over Israeli influence raised by commentator Charlie Kirk, but noted that Kirk also deeply opposed antisemitism. Describing Israel as a 'good partner' in the same way as Britain or France, Vance said shared interests are not guaranteed.
The Vice President defended the Trump administration's deal with Iran, saying he often encounters the argument that 'Israel thinks it's bad, therefore it's bad.' His response was that Israel's view matters, but the U.S. is a separate country that must make its own decisions.
The remarks align with Vance's previous statements reported by The Zioneer, including his defense of the U.S.-Iran deal as a 'win-win' for America and his assertion that Washington prioritizes preventing a nuclear Iran over Israeli preferences. Vance has repeatedly emphasized that the Trump administration, not Jerusalem, will determine U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
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