At a White House briefing on June 18, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance issued an extraordinary rebuke to Israeli cabinet members who criticized the newly signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Vance bluntly reminded them that two-thirds of Israel's defensive weapons are funded and built by America. Warning them to stop attacking President Donald J. Trump, whom he described as their only powerful ally left in the world, Vance urged Israeli officials to "wake up and smell the reality" of their situation.