During his inaugural international trip, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a critical speech at the Munich Security Conference, lambasting European leaders for perceived failures regarding free speech, migration policies, and defense commitments. He claimed that Donald Trump's administration signifies a pivotal shift in US relations with Europe, dubbing Trump the 'new sheriff in town'. Vance expressed concerns over censorship and democratic deficiencies, prompting immediate backlash from European officials who defended their democratic practices against these accusations.
Vance’s remarks garnered a swift rebuke from some officials. The German Defence Minister said comparing European conditions with authoritarian regimes is unacceptable.
Vance accused European leaders of censoring media and violating Christian rights. He stated that shutting down media is a surefire way to destroy democracy.
The US vice president asserted that under Donald Trump’s administration, there is a new sheriff in town for US-European relations.
In his first major speech abroad, Vance criticized multiple European countries over free speech rollbacks, migration policies, and defense commitments.
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