Vance’s questioning of Israel ties comes as he tries to build his own 2028 brand

Times of Israel7 November 2026, 16:07 UTCIsrael

Trump's sagging popularity weighed on Republican candidates in midterm losses; Vance remains a likely frontrunner to succeed the president despite lacking his political machinery

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