During his first major speech as vice president, JD Vance criticized European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, stating that the biggest threat to their security comes from within rather than external actors like China and Russia. Vance lambasted European politicians for suppressing free speech, losing control of immigration, and not collaborating with hard-right parties in government.
Vance's remarks deviated from expectations of addressing the Trump administration's plans to end the war in Ukraine. Instead, he emphasized the importance of upholding fundamental values in Europe and allowing diverse viewpoints to thrive to preserve democracy.
