JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump's strong backing

What happened: Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection bid, saying he is focused on American candidates ahead of the midterms. Trump had given Netanyahu his "Complete and Total Endorsement" a day earlier. Why it matters: Vance said his stance is neither for nor against Netanyahu, and Netanyahu welcomed Trump's backing, thanking him for his "extraordinary endorsement." Key numbers: Vance made the comments Monday on "2WAY Tonight"; Trump's endorsement came one day earlier; Vance campaigned with Viktor Orban in April. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection bid, saying he is focused on American candidates ahead of the midterms. Trump had given Netanyahu his "Complete and Total Endorsement" a day earlier.

Vance said his stance is neither for nor against Netanyahu, and Netanyahu welcomed Trump's backing, thanking him for his "extraordinary endorsement." Key numbers: Vance made the comments Monday on "2WAY Tonight"; Trump's endorsement came one day earlier; Vance campaigned with Viktor Orban in April.