Vice President JD Vance delivered a closed-door speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership summit in Las Vegas on Monday night to address concerns from top pro-Israel donors. ^[1] During the summit, Vance told the audience that Israel is 'certainly one of our most important alliances in the world' and described himself as 'very much a foreign policy realist.' ^[2] Vance blamed the rise in antisemitism in the United States partly on immigration, saying it comes from 'people who are bringing ancient ethnic hatreds into the United States,' and asserted that such hatred is not common among white Americans. ^[3] Vice President JD Vance appeared at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit on 2026-09-01, receiving standing ovations upon entering and leaving the stage, according to multiple attendees in the room. ^[4] When asked by RJC chairman Norm Coleman where he draws the line on which podcasts to appear on, Vance avoided mentioning Tucker Carlson, answering only about Joe Rogan and Nick Fuentes. ^[5] Former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), the RJC's board chair, asked Vance how he draws the line regarding platforms that appear to support antisemites like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Joe Rogan, and Nick Fuentes. ^[6] Josh Katzen, a real estate developer and member of the RJC board, stated that Vance alleviated many concerns but failed to address his relationship with Tucker Carlson, leaving people wondering why. ^[7] Vance responded by stating that he recognizes many in the room may disagree with what Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, or Joe Rogan have said, and suggested that people like Joe Rogan should be reasoned with. ^[8]