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Vance Declines Israel-Influence Questions at Jewish Coalition Meeting

9/2/2026

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Vice President JD Vance told the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas he supports Israel.
He met privately with the group, allowing candid conversation behind closed doors.
Vance declined to answer questions about his June claim that Israeli officials tried to manipulate U.S. public opinion.
Ari Fleischer said Vance’s answers made the coalition feel comfortable.
Republican Jewish Coalition member Terry Platt said attendees felt disappointed and confused.

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Vice President JD Vance told the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas he supports Israel.
He met privately with the group, allowing candid conversation behind closed doors.
Vance declined to answer questions about his June claim that Israeli officials tried to manipulate U.S. public opinion.
Ari Fleischer said Vance’s answers made the coalition feel comfortable.
Republican Jewish Coalition member Terry Platt said attendees felt disappointed and confused.