US Vice President JD Vance says Israel seeks to influence American politics

US Vice President JD Vance told a podcast host that Israel, like many other countries, tries to shape US political decisions. He urged American leaders to scrutinize whether the agenda they follow serves US interests or those of foreign powers, emphasizing that US interests are not always identical to Israel’s.

Vance cited disagreements between former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to handle Iran, likening the US‑Israel relationship to the strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and France – close but not automatically aligned on every issue. He warned that criticism of the Netanyahu government should not be automatically labeled antisemitic.

Discussing the recent US‑Iran agreement, Vance argued that the deal offers little direct benefit to Iran unless Tehran changes its behavior, and noted that the pact has already contributed to lower oil prices, providing a concrete economic advantage for the United States.