JD Vance

After midterm rout, Vance tries to build his own 2028 brand

In a blunt election postmortem, the vice president called for a swift end to the Iran war and urged Republicans to focus on affordability and overhaul the US relationship with Israel.

US Vice President JD Vance arrives to speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.
US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, November 2, 2026.

Pro-Israel conservatives blast JD Vance for blaming Israel after GOP midterm losses

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, DC, on November 5, 2026.

'You'll know soon enough': Trump leaves door open to devastating new Iran strikes

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

After vague midterm remarks, VP Vance must clarify what's next for US-Israel ties - editorial


Editor's Notes: Why JD Vance is beginning to sound more like Rahm Emanuel on Israel - comment

From JD Vance to Rahm Emanuel, American politicians are questioning the terms of US support for Israel. Jerusalem must prepare for a changing alliance, regardless of who holds power.

 US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing, the first since Karoline Leavitt stepped down as press secretary, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 3, 2026.

Vance, Trump and the midterms: Is US support for Israel ending?

JD Vance says voters want a new US-Israel relationship, and Trump is ending aid early. Jacob Laznik and Shir Perets unpack what the midterms really mean for Israel and the Iran war.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

Israel must not become the scapegoat for America’s political failures - opinion

Blaming Israel for America's political failures echoes a troubling history that Christian leaders have a moral obligation to reject.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, November 2, 2026.

Rubio rejects rumors he may quit Trump admin. to prepare for 2028 White House bid - report

“I literally will not talk about 2028 anymore,” Rubio was quoted as saying. “I just won’t do it.”

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

Trump's next two years could reshape the Middle East and strengthen Israel - opinion

The blue wave may have changed Washington's political landscape, but Trump still has two years to reinforce America's ties with Israel.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

How the Republican midterm defeat reshapes the presidential succession battle - analysis

Until now, Vance's position as vice president has given him a significant advantage. He was widely seen as Trump's heir apparent, the person best positioned to secure the president's endorsement.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.

Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat

"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, November 2, 2026.

Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on Iran

Trump replied "no" when asked on Monday if he was considering resuming strikes on Iran, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on doing so.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Netanyahu urges Trump to attack Iran as US pursues further negotiations before midterms - report

Trump confirmed that he had spoken to Netanyahu while speaking to reporters on Sunday, and that they had discussed Iran but declined to share any further details. 

US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025; illustrative

Trump and Vance are making a mistake by negotiating with Iran's terrorists - opinion

Someone should remind Vance that Rezaei once hunted Americans alongside his Mansouroun terrorists in pre-revolutionary Iran.

 US President Donald Trump talks with Vice President JD Vance in the Cross Hall following a celebration of US military mothers event at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2025.