JD Vance attacks Europe over migration, free speech

Category: Politics

U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized European governments for neglecting the will of their people, overturning elections, and failing to address illegal migration during his speech at the Munich Security Conference. He emphasized the internal threats to democracy in Europe, contrasting the current U.S. administration's approach with that of former President Biden. Vance's remarks sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding his stance on free speech and cultural issues, while others found his comments inappropriate for the conference's context.

Keywords: JD Vance, Munich Security Conference, European governments

Source: POLITICO.eu

Update At: 2/15/2025

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