Vance Critiques Europe at Munich Security Conference

During the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a controversial speech that focused on cultural issues rather than the conference's primary topics of defense and security. He criticized European leaders for allegedly ignoring voter concerns, particularly on migration and free speech, and framed these issues as existential threats to Western values. Vance's rhetoric, which included claims that Europe was retreating from its fundamental values, was met with mixed reactions from the audience, with some statements resulting in silence or isolated applause. He emphasized that the greatest threat to Europe is internal, rather than external actors like Russia or China, and accused European governments of censorship. His address has sparked discussions about the growing rifts between the U.S. and its European allies, particularly in light of the Trump administration's