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Vice President JD Vance declined on Monday to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid, a day after President Donald Trump gave Netanyahu his “complete and total” endorsement. In an interview with Mark Halperin, Vance said he was “not getting involved in Israeli elections” and that he endorses American candidates and is focused on the U.S. midterms. He said he is neither pro- nor anti-endorsing Netanyahu. Israel’s parliamentary election is set for October 27. Right-side outlets report that Netanyahu faces several challengers and that recent polls show the opposition Yashar party close to or slightly ahead of his Likud party.

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Key points

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  1. Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid.

    Across the spectrumReported byFar Left1Left4Center3Right1Far Right4See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Daily Beast
    Left
    NBC News, ABC News, TIME, Al Jazeera English
    Center
    CNBC, The Hill, PBS NewsHour
    Right
    The Washington Times
    Far Right
    Just the News, Fox News, The Daily Caller, The Western Journal

  2. President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu on Sunday, calling him a “Great Warrior Prime Minister.”

    Reported byFar Left1Left3Center1Far Right3See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Daily Beast
    Left
    NBC News, TIME, Al Jazeera English
    Center
    CNBC
    Far Right
    Just the News, The Daily Caller, The Western Journal

  3. Vance said he was “not getting involved in Israeli elections” and that he endorses American candidates and is focused on the midterms.

    Across the spectrumReported byLeft2Center3Far Right2See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    ABC News, Al Jazeera English
    Center
    CNBC, The Hill, PBS NewsHour
    Far Right
    Just the News, The Daily Caller

  4. The Israeli election is set for October 27.

    Reported byLeft1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    Al Jazeera English
    Far Right
    The Western Journal

  5. Recent polls reported in the coverage show the opposition Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, close to or slightly ahead of Netanyahu’s Likud.

    One side only: the rightReported byFar Right2See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Right
    The Daily Caller, The Western Journal

What is contested

Where accounts differ

Points the coverage does not agree on, and who says what.

  • Vance’s decision not to endorse Netanyahu is a split or break with Trump.

    Headlines on the left and right present it as a split or break with Trump. Vance said he is neither pro- nor anti-endorsing Netanyahu and that he is not getting involved in Israeli elections.

How each side tells it

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Every side reports that Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu a day after Trump endorsed him, saying he was “not getting involved” in Israeli elections. Left and right headlines both emphasize a split with Trump, while center headlines report the decision in neutral terms.

  • the left

    5 outlets

    Several left headlines stress the contrast with Trump, and the far-left Daily Beast goes furthest, calling it a split as Trump’s approval plummets; Al Jazeera quotes Vance’s “not getting involved.”

    Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu for Re-Election, Breaking With Trump
    TIMELeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    3 outlets

    Center headlines report the non-endorsement in neutral terms, using “declines” or “refrains” and attributing the reason to Vance; none calls it a split with Trump.

    JD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praise
    CNBCCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    6 outlets

    Right headlines say Vance is splitting with Trump or passing on Netanyahu, and the far-right Western Journal goes furthest, focusing on Fox & Friends hosts turning on him.

    Vance declines endorsing Netanyahu for reelection in Israel, splitting with Trump
    The Washington TimesRightAll right-leaning headlines

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  • Left4

    embattledrefuses to endorseplummetBlows Open

  • Center0

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  • Right1

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In the outlets’ own words

  • Loaded modifier

    embattledMore neutral: Israeli Prime Minister

    The word pre-judges Netanyahu’s standing in the outlet’s own voice rather than reporting it as a fact.

    …Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the embattled Israeli leader

    Used byABC News (Left)

  • Loaded verb

    refuses to endorseMore neutral: declines to endorse

    Refuses implies resisting a request, while Vance said he does not endorse foreign candidates and is focused on the midterms.

    ‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President refuses to endorse Netanyahu

    Used byAl Jazeera English (Left)

  • Loaded verb

    plummetMore neutral: have fallen

    A dramatic word for a change in approval ratings that the article does not quantify.

    …re-election bid, exposing fresh divisions as the president’s approval ratings plummet ahead of the midterms.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Sensational language

    Blows OpenMore neutral: Differs From Trump

    Dramatizes a difference in position as an explosive break without the facts to support that scale.

    Vance Blows Open Split as Trump’s Approval Plummets

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

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  • Loaded verb

    Turns onMore neutral: criticizes

    Describes the hosts’ criticism as a dramatic reversal of loyalty rather than a critique.

    'Fox and Friends' Turns on JD Vance After He Declines to Endorse Benjamin Netanyahu

    Used byThe Western Journal (Far Right)

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What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.

From the left

5 outlets

Leads with

  • Contrast with Trump’s endorsement
  • Split within the Republican camp
  • Trump’s falling approval ahead of midterms
  • Vance’s own explanation of not getting involved

Leaves out

  • Netanyahu’s challengers and recent polls, which right-side coverage describes

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • The Daily BeastFar Left

    Vance Sensational language“Blows Open”Dramatizes a difference in position as an explosive break without the facts to support that scale.More neutral: Differs From TrumpDisagree with this highlight? Split as Trump’s Approval Plummets

    JD Vance has refused to follow Donald Trump in endorsing Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s re-election bid, exposing fresh divisions as the president’s approval ratings Loaded verb“plummet”A dramatic word for a change in approval ratings that the article does not quantify.More neutral: have fallenDisagree with this highlight? ahead of the midterms. …

    Read at The Daily Beast (opens in a new tab)
  • Al Jazeera EnglishLeft

    ‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President Loaded verb“refuses to endorse”Refuses implies resisting a request, while Vance said he does not endorse foreign candidates and is focused on the midterms.More neutral: declines to endorseDisagree with this highlight? Netanyahu

    JD Vance's comments follow Donald Trump's backing of Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 elections.

    Read at Al Jazeera English (opens in a new tab)
  • TIMELeft

    Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu for Re-Election, Breaking With Trump

    The Vice President's stance stands in stark contrast to that of Trump, who has put his “complete and total” support behind Netanyahu ahead of the consequential Israeli election.

    Read at TIME (opens in a new tab)
  • ABC NewsLeftAssociated Press report

    JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms

    Vice President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the Loaded modifier“embattled”The word pre-judges Netanyahu’s standing in the outlet’s own voice rather than reporting it as a fact.More neutral: Israeli Prime MinisterDisagree with this highlight? Israeli leader

    Read at ABC News (opens in a new tab)

    Also published by PBS NewsHour. It counts once.

  • NBC NewsLeft

    Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election

    Vance, who campaigned for ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this spring, said he endorses American candidates.

    Read at NBC News (opens in a new tab)

From the center

3 outlets

Leads with

  • Vance declining to endorse
  • Trump’s praise for Netanyahu
  • Vance’s stated reason, not getting involved
  • Israeli vote a week away

Leaves out

  • Criticism of Vance from Fox & Friends hosts, reported by right-side coverage

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • The HillCenter

    Vance declines to offer endorsement in Netanyahu election

    Vice President Vance said he was “not getting involved” on Monday when asked if he endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection. “I'm not anti-endorsing him. …

    Read at The Hill (opens in a new tab)
  • CNBCCenter

    JD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praise

    Vice President JD Vance declined to follow Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he’s “not getting involved in Israeli elections” a week before Israelis vote.

    Read at CNBC (opens in a new tab)
  • PBS NewsHourCenterAssociated Press report

    JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms

    PBS NewsHour published a report that is shown in full at ABC News.

    Read at PBS NewsHour (opens in a new tab)

From the right

6 outlets

Leads with

  • Vance splitting with Trump
  • Vance’s “I’ll Pass” answer
  • Criticism from Fox & Friends hosts
  • Netanyahu’s challengers and polls
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Who reported it when

How the coverage built up

  • Left

    2 hr 27 min later

    Its first report, Oct 19, 11:12 PM EDT

  • Center

    1 hr 8 min later

    Its first report, Oct 19, 9:53 PM EDT

  • Right

    First to report

    Fox News, Oct 19, 8:45 PM EDT

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  1. Fox NewsFar RightOct 19, 8:45 PM EDT
  2. CNBCCenterOct 19, 9:53 PM EDT
  3. The HillCenterOct 19, 10:29 PM EDT
  4. Washington ExaminerRightOct 19, 10:31 PM EDT
  5. NBC NewsLeftOct 19, 11:12 PM EDT
  6. ABC NewsLeftOct 20, 1:29 AM EDT
  7. The Washington TimesRightOct 20, 9:31 AM EDT
  8. TIMELeftOct 20, 9:45 AM EDT
  9. The Daily CallerFar RightOct 20, 9:59 AM EDT
  10. PBS NewsHourCenterOct 20, 10:01 AM EDT
  11. Al Jazeera EnglishLeftOct 20, 11:46 AM EDT
  12. The Daily BeastFar LeftOct 20, 12:03 PM EDT
  13. The Western JournalFar RightOct 20, 5:57 PM EDT

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