Yoram Hazony predicts Marco Rubio may shift Israel policy if running for president

Political thinker Yoram Hazony suggests that Senator Marco Rubio might distance himself from Israel if he pursues a presidential campaign. Hazony, a founder of the national conservatism movement, argues that Rubio’s current stance could shift toward a more moderate or conciliatory position to appeal to a broader electorate and independent voters.

Hazony notes that Rubio and Vice President JD Vance share similar ideological circles and talent pools. He suggests that the political pressure to move away from a ‘globalist’ agenda could force candidates to moderate their Middle East rhetoric to maintain cohesion within the Republican base, particularly among voters who view support for Israel as a core strategic and moral value.