Europe’s trust in the US wears thinner as Vance ramps up criticism

Europe’s trust in the US wears thinner as Vance ramps up criticism

The NewsUS Vice President JD Vance again on Monday criticized Europe over its security reliance on the US, as analysts grow increasingly skeptical of the transatlantic alliance’s ability to hold.“European leaders have radically underinvested in security, and that has to change,” Vance told UnHerd, adding that an independent Europe could act as a check on US foreign policy.The widening gulf between the Trump administration and the European Union …

US Vice President JD Vance gave an interview to the British publication UnHerd and said that Europe must develop an independent defense capability. Vance cited the independent defense policy of post-war French President Charles de Gaulle as an example.

Vance Says Most European Nations Could Not Defend Their Homelands

Vice President JD Vance says most European countries do not have armies that could defend themselves against an attack and that the continent has relied on the United States for its security for too long. In an interview with UnHerd, Vance, 40, said, “The reality is, it’s blunt to say it, but it’s also true, that Europe’s entire security infrastructure, for my entire life, has been subsidised by the United States of America.” Vance said a lack o…

Vance has taken it for granted that in Europe there are no longer the "vibrating armies" of the past, which could "at least defend their territory", except for a few "exceptions" among which he has cited the United Kingdom, France and Poland. "These are the exceptions that confirm the rule, that European leaders have invested drastically little in security", he pointed out in an interview with the Unherd portal.

JD Vance Urges European Leaders: Heed Voters' Calls on Migration

US Vice President JD Vance again this week guided European leaders down the path of listening to and implementing the wishes of their voters and making the continent stand on its own two feet without relying too heavily on America. And, once again, much of the mainstream media chose to frame his comments as an attack. Vance spoke to UK outlet UnHerd for an article published on Tuesday—his first major interview with a European publication—and sai…

US Vice President JD Vance said that he "loved Europe, but urged Europe's governments to listen more to their voters on the migration issue. Vance spoke to the British online media UnHerd on 14 April, shortly after US President Donald Trump frightened international trading partners with new customs regulations. US Vice President Vance: "I like you, Europe – but handle your migration problem" first appeared on Tichy's insight.