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Vice President JD Vance Tells Israeli Critics “Go to Hell” on Joe Rogan Podcast | WATCH

JD Vance defends Iran diplomacy and calls himself a Mideast "moderate" on Rogan's podcast, sparking backlash from pro-Israel hawks over Lebanon and Epstein remarks.

Joe Rogan interviews JD Vance

In a wide-ranging and often combative interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vice President JD Vance sharply rebuked Israeli influencers and government-linked figures he accused of running a campaign against the Trump administration’s Iran peace plan.

Vance, appearing on the popular podcast released Wednesday, pushed back against claims that he takes marching orders from Tucker Carlson, Qatar, or isolationist voices.

“Go to hell,” Vance said of those spearheading the effort. “I’m gonna do what I have to do for the American people. I represent Americans first.”

The Vice President described an alleged influencer operation, reportedly involving paid pro-Israel content, aimed at undermining U.S. negotiations with Iran. He framed the pushback as foreign interference in American foreign policy, reiterating an “America First” approach that prioritizes U.S. interests over external pressure.

The episode, which runs nearly three hours, also touched on Jeffrey Epstein’s reported connections to U.S. and Israeli intelligence, the handling of Epstein files, and broader Middle East strategy. Rogan pressed Vance on issues of foreign influence in U.S. politics, leading to tense exchanges about Israel’s role.

Vance positioned himself as a “reasonable moderate” in debates over Israel, while defending diplomatic engagement with Iran under the administration’s Memorandum of Understanding. Critics from more hawkish pro-Israel circles have accused the VP and aligned figures of weakening support for Israel amid ongoing regional tensions, including operations in southern Lebanon.

The comments come as the Trump administration navigates delicate talks with Iran, balancing pressure from Gulf allies, Israel, and domestic factions. Vance’s remarks are already drawing strong reactions online, with supporters praising his blunt defense of sovereignty and detractors accusing him of straining key alliances.

The full Rogan episode is available now and quickly becoming one of the most discussed political interviews of the year.
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