Vance appeals to Jewish Republicans, but doesn't address Tucker Carlson ties
Vance’s appearance came at a moment when a number of Jewish Republicans have turned against him over his reprimanding of Israeli officials and his indulgence of anti-Israel conspiracy theories.
Vice President JD Vance attended the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit, emphasizing the importance of the American-Israel relationship and attributing rising antisemitism to immigration. During the summit, he sidestepped a question about media figures like Tucker Carlson. While some Jewish Republicans have turned against Vance due to his criticism of Israeli officials and indulgence of anti-Israel conspiracy theories, others support him, including RJC board member Ari Fleischer, who believes the appearance was a positive step for the Jewish community.
Vance received standing ovations throughout the event and stated that he tries to appear on as many podcasts as possible, except for those that have hosted antisemites. Some Jewish Republicans, however, criticized Vance's earlier comments about Israel and his defense of figures like Joe Rogan.
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