US EditionVance, Putin envoy defend Witkoff from ‘warmongers’ in Politico piece
Vice President JD Vance called the Politico article a foreign influence operation and defended Steve Witkoff's role in narrowing key issues in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
- Trump has named property tycoon Steve Witkoff, who has no diplomatic experience, as his special envoy for peace talks to end the Ukraine and Gaza wars.
- Vice President JD Vance rebuked a Politico report criticizing Witkoff, with other Trump administration officials defending Witkoff's diplomacy style.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Witkoff's "unique perspective and innovative approach" that opens new opportunities for diplomacy.
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White House claims ’foreign influence’ behind criticism of US envoy
The White House lashed out Friday what it called a "foreign influence operation" by German-owned US news outlet Politico after it criticized President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff's Ukraine negotiations. Vice President JD Vance slammed Politico, bought in 2021 by German media giant Axel Springer, over an article that quoted unnamed officials as saying Witkoff's "inexperience shines through" in his talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin. "This …
Disgraceful: JD Vance attacks Politico report on Trump envoy Steve Witkoff
Vice President JD Vance slammed a news report for questioning Trump peace envoy Steve Witkoff’s Russia talks, calling the report a “foreign influence operation” and defending Witkoff as key to narrowing negotiations on Ukraine.
Vance leads charge rejecting negative coverage of Witkoff’s efforts in Russia
Vice President JD Vance rebuked on Friday morning on X a report on special envoy Steve Witkoff, setting off a deluge of Trump administration officials who came to the U.S. diplomat’s defense. Vance’s backlash was in response to Politico reporter…
JD Vance shoots down 'outright lies' in report smearing envoy on Ukraine: 'A literal foreign influence operation'
Vice President JD Vance forcefully rejected a report in Politico that tried to undermine the reputation of the administration's envoy for peace in the Ukraine-Russia war.Vance said the Politico reporter had participated in a "literal foreign influence operation" that was meant to undermine the peace process. He also accused the writer of intentionally leaving out comments from prominent figures that expressed confidence in Steve Witkoff.'Felicia…
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