JD Vance Eases RJC Donor Fears, but Tucker Carlson Ties Dog 2028 Pitch
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Updated · POLITICO · Sep 1
JD Vance Eases RJC Donor Fears, but Tucker Carlson Ties Dog 2028 Pitch
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Sep 1
Summary
Vance’s first speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition won multiple standing ovations and eased many concerns about his support for Israel and opposition to antisemitism, strengthening his standing with some influential GOP donors.
Carlson remained the sticking point after Vance sidestepped a direct break, instead distinguishing Joe Rogan from Nick Fuentes and leaving some attendees frustrated that he did not condemn Carlson by name.
RJC figures including Norm Coleman, Eric Levine and Sid Rosenberg said that omission could complicate Vance’s 2028 case with Jewish conservatives, even as several still called him preferable to any Democratic nominee.
The mixed reception underscores Vance’s weaker ties with pro-Israel Republicans than rivals such as Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, both of whom drew stronger enthusiasm from many attendees in Las Vegas.