Vance makes pitch to Jewish Republicans at closed-door Las Vegas gathering

Vice President JD Vance spoke to Jewish Republicans in Las Vegas on Monday amid doubts from some pro-Israel conservatives about his feelings towards the Jewish state, his self-described “realist” foreign policy views and his relationship with Tucker Carlson.

JD Vance seeks to reassure Jewish Republicans after questioning Israeli tactics MEE staff on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 17:50 The Republican Party is grappling with increasing criticism of the previously untouchable US-Israel relationship US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a Maga Inc super Pac ra

Jewish Republicans were encouraged to give Vice President JD Vance a “warm welcome” ahead of his speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition by former Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer, a close confidant of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Dermer, who served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States from 2013 to

Vice President JD Vance reaffirmed the U.S. relationship with Israel but warned of a ”growing suspicion’” of Israel among Americans under 40.

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 Vance on Monday offered an olive branch to Jewish Republicans who have grown wary of his views toward Israel. During a closed-door appearance before the Republican Jewish Coalition at the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas, Vance called Israel "extremely important to America's national security" and condemned

Vice President JD Vance has spoken at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition

Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism  AP News

The appearance, which was to be closed to the news media, comes at an extraordinarily sensitive time for Jewish Americans and the U.S. relationship with Israel.

Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism  Toronto Star