Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a sharp defense of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, dismissing earlier claims that the administration would drag the United States into a “regime change war for Israel.” Speaking during a press event in Washington, Vance reminded reporters of predictions made just months ago by critics who accused Trump of planning a massive military escalation in the Middle East.

“I remember when people said that the President of the United States was gonna get us into a multi-hundred thousand regime change war for Israel,” Vance said. “This was four months ago, this was six months ago. Now, the people who accused the President of wanting to get us into a regime change war for Israel—I wonder if they step back and say, ‘You know what, we were wrong about that.’”

Vance’s remarks came as U.S. intelligence officials confirmed that President Trump’s diplomatic approach—rooted in restraint and alliance-based security—has kept American troops out of large-scale conflicts even as tensions flare across the Middle East. Instead of military intervention, the Trump Administration has pursued strategic deterrence, support for Israel’s right to self-defense, and targeted counterterrorism measures designed to protect both American and Israeli interests.

The Vice President emphasized that the President’s critics consistently underestimate Trump’s ability to combine strength with prudence. “This administration isn’t about endless wars—it’s about strong leadership that prevents them,” Vance asserted. He also credited the President’s coordination with Israel and regional partners for the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the containment of Iranian proxy threats without broad military engagement.

Political analysts note that Vance’s comments reflect growing confidence within the administration that its foreign policy record—marked by reduced U.S. casualties, stable alliances, and decisive action when necessary—will stand as one of its defining achievements. The statement also underscores a recurring theme in Trump-era leadership: disproving establishment predictions through results.

As Vance put it, the critics “were wrong then, and they’re wrong now.” The message was unmistakable—under Trump’s leadership, America stands with Israel, avoids reckless wars, and pursues peace from a position of undeniable strength.