If Vice President J.D. Vance hoped to earn respect among international leaders with his speech in Germany last week, it didn't work, according to one senior diplomat. Vance not only didn't persuade his audience, he insulted them, the Financial Times reported Monday."His speech backfired spectacularl...

If Vice President J.D. Vance hoped to earn respect among international leaders with his speech in Germany last week, it wouldn’t work, according to one senior diplomat.

  • whygohomie@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Splitting the US and EU was always the goal. Not sure how this is a backfire other than as copium for the EU while the US is busy drinking brackish Gulf water. Sad sad times.