J. D. Vance

J. D. Vance is a Republican senator from the US state of Ohio. A longtime critic of former US president Donald Trump, he became one of Trump's defenders as his political career began, entering the Senate in 2023 after being elected in 2022. He has since been appointed Trump's running mate and vice presidential pick for the 2024 US presidential elections.

Vance is also the author of a bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy

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JD Vance appears to defend Germany’s far-right AfD party

Vance seemed to back the flagship policy of a party that has unsettled Germany’s Jews.  

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
23/12/2024
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Trump to tap immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy, CNN reports

JD Vance appears to have confirmed the appointment on social media.

By REUTERS
11/11/2024
 (L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Trump, Harris spend finals hours before election in Pennsylvania

Recent polls show that Pennsylvania has the potential to make or break the election.

05/11/2024

JD Vance: Israel has right to self-defense, but war with Iran not in US interest

"Sometimes we're going to have overlapping interest, and sometimes we're going to have a distinct interest," he noted. 

JD Vance calls on Americans in Israel to vote Trump, warns of regional war

"Donald Trump was a great ally and friend of Israel. Kamala Harris has been a total disaster," Vance said.

Kamala Harris defends 'modern family,' rejects Arkansas governor's childlessness remarks

Kamala Harris refuted Sarah Huckabee Sanders' remarks on childlessness, emphasizing modern family values and rejecting outdated views on women's roles.

By REUTERS
07/10/2024

VP candidates discuss support for Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran during debate

Walz dodges questions on Israel launching a preemptive strike against Iran; Vance says Israel will 'do what they think they need to do.'

JD Vance among Republican senators assailing UN ahead of anti-Israel draft resolution

The senators described the draft resolution as a "clear insult to the Jewish people and anyone who understands history."

Biden vows to invest in Trump's safety after assassination attempt

"I am relieved that the former President is unharmed," Biden wrote.

16/09/2024

It's time for American Jews to make a rational choice in the upcoming elections

The Republican Jewish Coalition announced plans this week for a $10-million ad campaign (on top of $5 million already spent) to win Jewish voters for the GOP.

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