Rubio’s Israel stance would change the moment he ran for president, Vance ally Hazony claims
Yoram Hazony, a founder of the national conservatism movement, says Republicans risk losing the White House if they alienate Tucker Carlson’s supporters.
According to Yoram Hazony, Marco Rubio would distance himself from Israel if he were running for president at this time, according to Hazony. Hazony, an Israeli-American political thinker, has been friends with Vice President JD Vance since 2019. Hazony believes the difference between Rubio and Vance's views on Israel is mainly due to their ambitions for the presidency.
If Vance were to lose, Hazony predicts Rubio could have an opening to run later, possibly with Vance's support. Hazony argues that Rubio has evolved into a contributor to nationalist thinking and is now part of the same ideological group as Vance and other like-minded individuals. While some still see Rubio as aligned with Nikki Haley, Hazony believes this is an outdated perception.
Instead, Hazony emphasizes Rubio's growing connection to the nationalist right. He praises Vance's stance of not allowing Israel to dictate American foreign policy, acknowledging it is a necessary position for a Republican presidential candidate. Hazony also comments on the polling data suggesting that young Republican men have a positive view of Tucker Carlson, despite his antisemitic views.
He argues that supporters can appreciate his conservative media legacy without agreeing with his antisemitic rhetoric. Hazony further discusses the differences between the current Republican Party factions, with Rubio, Trump, and Vance representing a nationalist right, while Haley, Pompeo, and Cruz belong to a more pro-free trade and pro-free market wing.
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