Overview
- In an NBC News interview, Vice President J.D. Vance said he does not see "simmering antisemitism" among young conservatives.
- He argued that judging people by immutable traits is "anti-American" and said the party is not more antisemitic than 10 to 15 years ago.
- Vance called it "slanderous" to label the GOP or conservative movement as extremely antisemitic while insisting antisemitism and racism must be condemned.
- His comments followed Carlson’s conversation with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, which some conservative critics said normalized extremist views.
- Sen. Ted Cruz sharply criticized Carlson for not challenging Fuentes, and the controversy contributed to resignations and turmoil at the Heritage Foundation.