J.D. Vance is taking heavy criticism from anti-war voices who say his pitch to pro-Israel donors exposes his anti-war image as a front — bad news for his credibility with the isolationist wing that backed him.

• Vance used remarks to a pro-Israel crowd to attack Abdul El-Sayed, suggesting he sympathizes with attackers rather than victims.
• Critics call the line recycled Israeli talking points aimed at smearing a Muslim political figure.
• The wider charge is that Vance campaigns as anti-war in public while promising unconditional backing for Israel in private.
• Even that pitch is seen as a losing bet, since hardline supporters reward total loyalty and nothing less.

Outlook: Expect more scrutiny of the gap between Vance's anti-war branding and his private commitments as the next election cycle heats up.