US VP Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Elections

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Monday refrained from endorsing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming Israeli elections, stating his focus remains on supporting American candidates in midterm elections. In an interview with journalist Mark Halperin on "2WAY Tonight," Vance clarified that his stance does not signify opposition to Netanyahu. When asked if he would join President Donald Trump's endorsement of the Israeli Prime Minister, Vance praised Trump's political influence but reiterated his commitment to American races. "I support American candidates, and that's what I'm focused on heading into the midterm elections. Therefore, I am not interfering in Israel's elections," Vance stated. He explicitly said he was not opposing Netanyahu but also not endorsing him, maintaining his decision to stay out of the Israeli electoral process. This comes a day after Trump announced his support for Netanyahu's continued premiership. Vance also addressed his own political future, including a potential 2028 presidential run, indicating he has not yet made a decision and is currently focused on the midterms. He expressed belief that Trump would support him if he ran for president, though he had not discussed it with Trump and acknowledged the former president might wait to see how the race develops. Vance emphasized the importance of candidates running their own campaigns, even with the potential advantage of Trump's endorsement, suggesting Trump might prefer not to predetermine election outcomes.