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.

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Republicans hold their trolls close. For Democrats, it’s more complicated.

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Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to “keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth.”

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The party that capitulated to Trump has the most to answer for

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.”

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Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.

Democrats want fighters. A former Republican has ideas.

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