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Vance Shamelessly Blames Israel for GOP Midterm Losses

Marni Harow

By: Ben Gavish

Editor: Marni Harow

3 hours ago

U.S. Vice President JD Vance cited four primary reasons why Donald Trump voters backed Democrats, noting that two directly relate to Israel: ending foreign wars and altering the bilateral relationship, alongside inflation and America First priorities.


Vice President JD Vance responded Wednesday for the first time to the midterm election results and the Republican Party’s major defeat. Vance claimed there are four reasons Trump voters switched to Democrats this time—two of them connected to Israel.

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance | Photo Credit: Aloni Mor

“The four leading answers, which came up with almost all respondents, were: End the war, Focus on cost of living/inflation, Put America first, Change our relationship with Israel,” Vance said. “Our voters showed up. And these four reasons are why many of them voted for Democrats.”