Vance pushes back on past criticisms of foreign intervention

Vice President JD Vance defended himself Monday against suggestions that he opposes the U.S. operation in Iran, rejecting claims that his past criticisms of foreign interventionism create friction within the Trump administration. Vance accused questioners of trying to "drive a wedge between members of the administration" and referenced President Trump's consistent positions dating back to 2015. The pushback comes as Vance's previous skeptical statements about American military involvement overseas appear to contrast with the administration's current Iran operation. Vance's comments suggest the White House is working to present a unified front on foreign policy despite the Vice President's well-documented past opposition to interventionist approaches. The defense highlights potential tensions between Vance's "America First" isolationist background and the administration's active military engagement in the Middle East.