Vance alleges Israeli influence campaigns ‘manipulating’ American opinion on Iran war

U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed concerns on "The Joe Rogan Experience" about Israeli "influence campaigns" affecting American political judgment regarding the U.S.-Iran relationship. Vance warned of a "very discreet, extremely well-funded campaign" by Israeli actors aiming to prolong the war "not towards any objective, but just indefinitely." While acknowledging that many countries attempt to influence U.S. policy, he emphasized that American officials should prioritize U.S. interests. Vance also suggested that American political support for Israel is declining, advocating for a reevaluation of the U.S.-Israel relationship to be based on shared interests, treating Israel as a "normal ally like France or like the United Kingdom." He also agreed with Rogan's comments that some have claimed Jeffrey Epstein may have been connected to the Mossad.