Vance offers olive branch to pro-Israel Republicans in closed-door speech
Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership summit Monday was met with applause from the group’s leaders.
In a closed-door speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership summit in Las Vegas, Vice President JD Vance addressed concerns from some pro-Israel Republicans. He acknowledged the "elephant in the room" - the declining favorability of Israel among young Americans and rising antisemitism. Vance argued that Republicans should explain the benefits of the U.S.-Israel relationship and emphasize concrete alignment of interests.
Despite skepticism from some in the Jewish Republican community, Vance's speech was well-received, with several standing ovations. The vice president's appearance, a surprise to many, was seen as an effort to secure support from the pro-Israel community for his potential 2028 presidential bid.
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