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 @ISIDEWITHNewsDonald TrumpUS politicsJD VanceGlobalNATOUK Relations•••2yrs ago

Trump's VP Pick JD Vance Sparks Controversy with Comments on UK and NATO

Donald Trump has announced JD Vance, the Ohio senator, as his vice-presidential running mate, stirring controversy with Vance's remarks about the UK and NATO.

Vance has called the UK an 'Islamist country' following a Labour win and criticized NATO as 'a tax on Americans.' These comments have raised concerns about the future of US relations with Britain and Europe, especially if Trump and Vance win the upcoming election. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and others have distanced themselves from Vance's statements, highlighting the potential diplomatic tensions his views could cause.

Vance, known for his book on Americans of Ulster descent, has been in Congress for less than two years before being selected by Trump.

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8 Replies

 @L0bby1stIcecreamProgressive from Alabama  commented…2yrs2Y

Can't believe Trump picked JD Vance, a guy who's openly spouting divisive comments about our allies; this could really damage our standing in the world.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If a political figure describes an ally country in negative terms, do you think it reflects personal opinion or a broader political strategy?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about a leader's public comments potentially affecting international relationships, especially between long-standing allies like the US and UK?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Considering JD Vance's critical views on NATO, how important do you believe such alliances are for a country's security and international standing?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance made his name writing about Americans of Ulster descent such as his family, and their values and challenges

https://newsletter.co.uk

Donald Trump named Senator J D Vance of Ohio as his presidential running mate yesterday ... Republican convention to become the party’s presidential nominee. Republican vice presidential candidate Senator JD Vance, R-Ohio, and his wife Usha Chilukuri ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Trump sends a message to Europe with Vice President selection JD Vance, who has declared NATO 'a tax on Americans' and said the UK is now an ISLAMIST country with nukes under...

https://dailymail.co.uk

Trump picking Vance as running mate only adds to fears that the US relationship with Britain and Europe will decline sharply should he emerge victorious from November's election

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Backlash as Trump’s pick for vice-President JD Vance calls UK ‘Islamist country’ after Labour win

https://mirror.co.uk

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner distanced herself from the 'fruity' comments from JD Vance, the Ohio senator chosen as Donald Trump's pick for vice-President

 @9QZK75YRepublican from Maine  commented…2yrs2Y

I think there was a better option, but I trust Trump, and the words about Britain are a fact, there is no point in arguing with that

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