Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election

First seen Oct 19, 2026, 10:29 PM ET · Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:12 PM ET · 3 outlets

3 outlets (NBC News, The Hill and Fox News) are covering this story.

NBC News reports: “Vance, who campaigned for ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this spring, said he endorses American candidates.”
The Hill reports: “Vice President Vance said he was “not getting involved” on Monday when asked if he endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection. “I'm not anti-endorsing him. I'm not pro-endors…”
Fox News reports: “Vice President JD Vance said he will not weigh in on Israel's upcoming election after Trump threw his support behind Netanyahu's reelection bid.”

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