Florida Rep. Randy Fine criticizes Vice President Vance over Israel remarks at White House briefing

Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) criticized Vice President J.D. Vance on Friday morning over remarks Vance made about Israel during a White House press briefing on Thursday, calling the comments “inappropriate and frankly disgusting,” according to Fine.

Fine made the remarks on conservative network Real America’s Voice, according to The Hill. Fine’s criticism targeted Vance’s characterization of statements from Israel’s leadership and Vance’s warning that focused on Israel’s response to an issue involving a memorandum, the outlet reported.

The exchange came as Vance addressed questions during the White House briefing, where he took a “stark” approach toward Israel’s leadership, The Hill reported. Fine said he viewed Vance’s comments as crossing a line in terms of how the administration speaks about a foreign government during televised remarks.

In Fine’s remarks, he did not indicate any formal legislative action, and The Hill’s report did not cite a congressional effort tied to his comments. Instead, the report described Fine’s reaction to Vance’s language and tone at the briefing.

The criticism reflects how members of Congress continue to scrutinize the administration’s public messaging on foreign policy, including how officials communicate with allies. Fine’s comments were delivered on a conservative outlet rather than in a formal press statement or a congressional floor speech, according to the report.

The White House has not been cited in the reporting provided here responding to Fine’s characterization of Vance’s remarks. The practical impact of the episode, as reflected in the reporting, is largely political and rhetorical, centered on the framing of Israel-related discussions during public executive-branch communication.