Vance Defends Approach to Antisemitism in Remarks to Jewish Conservatives NYT > Top Stories By: Yair Rosenberg and Theodore Schleifer 1 September 2026 at 09:33 In private remarks, Vice President JD Vance explained why he engages with some influencers accused of antisemitism. He also urged the audience to help articulate why a strong relationship with Israel is in America’s interest. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesVice President JD Vance at The White House in July.