JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war

US Vice-President JD Vance accused certain members of the Israeli government of attempting to manipulate American public opinion to prolong the war with Iran. In an interview on Wednesday, Vance told podcaster Joe Rogan that while he trusts some Israeli officials, others are "manipulating and trying to change American public opinion to keep the war going on indefinitely." Vance, who has been involved in negotiations with Iran, stated that a "very discreet, extremely well-funded campaign" has sought to derail US efforts to negotiate with Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged that "foreign countries certainly do try to persuade American public opinion." This comes as the US continues diplomatic and military efforts to end the conflict, and the House of Representatives recently rejected a measure to cut US aid to Israel.