Ramaswamy Challenges Israel's Iron Dome Defense at Republican Jewish Coalition

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy questioned the effectiveness of Israel's Iron Dome defense system during a speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition. Ramaswamy called for the US to avoid foreign military entanglements that do not directly relate to the homeland and suggested that US support for Israel may have contributed to the country's defense "intellectual inertia." He faced criticism from fellow Republicans for his stance on Israel, including suggesting that American aid to the country should stop after 2028. Ramaswamy emphasized that his views were grounded in American self-interest and support for Israel's right to exist and protect itself.