Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with Sid Rosenberg, a well-known conservative radio host from New York, at the White House. The meeting is part of Vance’s outreach to Jewish Republicans, a group that could be crucial to his chances in the 2028 presidential election. Rosenberg, a longtime supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been critical of Vance for maintaining a friendship with Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News host who has faced accusations of using antisemitic language in his commentary about Israel. In an interview with POLITICO, Rosenberg said he plans to ask Vance about both his relationship with Carlson and the U.S. policy on aid to Israel during their meeting, which he said was requested by Vance. While the meeting is intended to be a chance for the two men to get to know each other, Rosenberg emphasized that he will raise his concerns, especially in light of Vance’s potential presidential ambitions. Rosenberg believes that if Vance wants to win in 2028, he must at least distance himself from Carlson, if not fully disavow him. He also suggested that Vance may have alienated Jewish communities and some Trump supporters due to his stance on Israel. Vance's views on Israel have raised concerns among major Republican donors, who have expressed hesitation about financially backing his presidential campaign. This contrasts with former President Trump, who has maintained a strong relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Vance recently made an effort to reach out to Jewish Republicans by attending the Republican Jewish Coalition’s leadership summit in Las Vegas, where he spoke about the importance of combating antisemitic hate crimes and working with Israel. However, he did not address his relationship with Carlson during that event. Days after the Las Vegas meeting, Vance faced criticism from pro-Israel Republicans for suggesting that U.S. Middle East policy should not be "subservient to the State of Israel." A spokesperson for Vance said he was unable to meet with Rosenberg in Las Vegas but wanted to schedule a meeting in Washington. Rosenberg described Vance as "affable" and "smart," and said he believes Vance is "capable of the job." While Rosenberg has concerns about Vance’s Israel policy, he does not see him as the strongest Republican candidate for president in 2028, favoring Secretary of State Marco Rubio. However, he said he would support Vance if Rubio does not run and Vance becomes the Republican nominee. Rosenberg’s influence is mainly within New York’s Republican circles, though his close ties to Trump have given him a broader platform on the right. He has faced controversy for making inflammatory remarks, including a controversial comment about New York City’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, which he later retracted.