Trump Taps ‘America First’ Israel Advocate JD Vance as Running Mate
Amid a backdrop of political drama and an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee officially nominated Trump for a third presidential run. The convention also marked Trump’s announcement of Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential candidate.
Trump’s choice of Vance is a vocal proponent of the America First agenda, an isolationist stance, and an anti-immigration policy stance. Vance is known for a more conservative position on many issues than Trump himself.
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Notably, Vance’s views on Israel align with a hardline, protective stance, advocating for robust US support. Additionally, Vance has been vocal about his criticisms of the Iran nuclear deal and supported the decision to relocate the US embassy to Jerusalem, aligning himself with key conservative positions that regard Israel as a critical ally in the Middle East.
At a 2024 conference, he notably differentiated his support for Israel from other international aid considerations, asserting that situations like Israel’s conflict with Hamas and US aid to Ukraine should be viewed distinctly.
