JD Vance defended the roles of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff as key negotiators in the ongoing Middle East peace efforts.

JD Vance dismissed claims that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff benefited unfairly from their roles as negotiators with Iran. The vice president described the allegations of them trading on insider information as "absurd" and "completely bogus." Vance defended the two men as trusted members of the team and close friends of President Trump. The comments follow a report from Iran suggesting that Kushner and Witkoff were "abusing" their access during negotiations. Vance noted that while he received no such message from Iran, he remains confident in their ability to work toward regional peace and prosperity. The vice president also addressed broader diplomatic dynamics, noting that some members of the Israeli government are attempting to influence American policy to keep the military campaign going. While Vance acknowledged these influence campaigns, he emphasized the importance of maintaining independent American political judgment.

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