JD Vance looks friendly on the surface—but optics aren’t policy, and smiles aren’t commitments. The Appearance of Friendship In October 2025, Vice President JD Vance made what can only be described as a very photo-op-ready visit to Israel. He was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Netanyahu—handshakes, smiles, the whole diplomatic cheer package. The headline writes itself: the sitting US Vice President is on friendly terms with the Jewish state, standing shoulder to shoulder with its leadership in this fraught moment in history. Fast-forward to late December, and Vance’s schedule still looks like it was drafted by someone who thinks goodwill...
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