Republican Jewish Coalition

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

Reses, who’s been in his role since Vance and President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, is perhaps the closest Jewish official in Vance’s orbit.

Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies JD Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Nov. 16, 2022.
Tucker Carlson attends a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Washington DC, Jan. 9, 2026.

Some Jewish Republicans say Tucker Carlson threat diminished, others fear presidential run

REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL candidate Brandon Herrera speaks during a campaign rally at the Constantino S Pizza restaurant on February 26, 2026 in Somerset, Texas.

Trump endorses Brandon Herrera, Texas GOP candidate who owned copy of ‘Mein Kampf’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 23 January 2026), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA).

Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says


In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as Republicans vow to make US Jews safer

Throughout Tuesday, the convention’s second day that was focused on security concerns, speakers referred to the recent anxieties of American Jews.

 Matt Brooks, CEO of Republican Jewish Coalition holds up a kippah with the name "Trump" on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, July 16, 2024.

Challenger backed by Republican Jewish Coalition defeats Bob Good, leader of far-right faction

"Being pro-Israel is good policy and good politics — on both sides of the aisle.”

Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Good introduces the Defending Students Civil Rights ActVirginian Republican State Del. John McGuire speaks at the Virginia Citizens Defense League Lobby Day rally

Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary after campaign by Jewish groups

The RJC previously worked to oust Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King, who had a history of condoning white supremacists. He lost his primary in 2020.

 THEN-PRIME minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Conference in Washington in 2018.

Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Donald Trump, calls him 'most pro-Israel' president

RJC said Trump will be the president of "prosperity, security, and peace through strength."

Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room of the White House in Washington , DC on Feb. 15, 2017 with an Israeli flag in the background

Jewish Republican group slams Biden's call for two-state solution during war

The RJC said they're deeply troubled by the Biden administration's growing pressure on Israel to commit to the creation of a Palestinian state.

 US President Joe Biden delivers a speech to mark the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol at a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College, in Blue Bell, near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, US, January 5, 2024.

US Republican presidential candidates tout Israel support in speeches to Jewish donors

Support for Israel is a hallmark of American Republican politics.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL candidate Nikki Haley attends a town hall in South Carolina, this week. She has given millions of Americans good reason to cast their votes for Joe Biden and Democrats up and down the ballot in 2024, the writer maintains.

United Hatzalah to present testimonies of Hamas attack to Biden, Trump and Republican leaders

Eli Beer, the founder of United Hatzalah, will be addressing Senators, Congress members, Republican nominees for President, and the Republican Party leadership.

 United Hatzalah

Will George Santos be replaced by an Ethiopian-Jewish legislator?

After politicians on multiple levels have called for Santos' resignation, local politicians are fishing for who could eventually replace his seat.

 Pilip speaking out against antisemitism.

Donald Trump says Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty, should be ashamed’

Trump has now repeatedly lambasted Jewish leaders for being unloyal, stressing his achievements for Israel during his presidency.

 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Lee Zeldin to assume Jewish Republican leadership role

In a sign that he expects to have continued influence despite exiting Congress, Zeldin joined the board of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

 NY Representative Lee Zeldin at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022