J. D. Vance, Israel and West Bank
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Vice President JD Vance slams New York City Democrat mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over 9/11 remarks about his aunt as early voting begins in New York.
Vice President JD Vance mocked New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Saturday for claiming his Muslim aunt felt unsafe on the subway after the 9/11 terrorist attacks because she wore a hijab.
Vice President JD Vance has found himself defending or promoting positions that he once opposed, even as recently as the campaign.
Vice President JD Vance ripped former press secretary Jen Psaki's "disgraceful" comments suggesting that second lady Usha Vance was scared of her husband.
Vice President JD Vance fired back at MSNBC host Jen Psaki after she made a remark about wanting to “save” second lady Usha Vance. “I always wonder what’s going on in the mind of his wife,” Psaki said on the “I’ve Had It” podcast released Tuesday. “Like are you OK? Please blink four times. Come over here, we’ll save you.”
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East, as he and other top U.S. envoys visit Israel this week to support the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Vice President JD Vance visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during his trip to Israel, calling it an "amazing blessing" and a "very special moment."
Behind closed doors, Vance reportedly urged Netanyahu to “give the deal a chance and give us time to make things happen.” Axios reports that the Trump administration is satisfied with the progress made so far. The Daily Beast has reached out to the White House for comment.
What an amazing blessing to have visited the site of Christ’s death and resurrection. I am immensely grateful to the Greek, Armenian and Catholic priests who care for this most sacred of places,” he said in a post on X after his visit.