Pro-Israel conservatives criticize JD Vance for blaming Israel in GOP midterm losses

Vice President JD Vance faced backlash from pro-Israel conservatives after attributing the Republican Party's midterm losses to the relationship with Israel and the war in Iran, with critics calling his comments a "dog whistle" faulting Jews. Christians United for Israel said Vance was "clearly, demonstrably and unambiguously wrong," while Republican Jewish Coalition board member Eric Levine noted no exit polls showed Israel as a voter factor. Conservative radio host Sid Rosenberg called Vance "disloyal" and urged President Trump to replace him as Iran negotiator. Vance previously met with Rosenberg in September to mend ties after controversial remarks about Israel. Critics also linked Vance's views to Tucker Carlson, who has condemned US military aid for Israel.