Veterans have hit back at Vance after his comments
US Vice President JD Vance has faced condemnation on social media for comments he made regarding the support needed by Ukraine.
VP JD Vance Sparks Controversy Over Ukraine Remarks, Faces Backlash
The war of words between Ukraine and the U.S. is heating up, and Vice President JD Vance has now found himself at the center of a fresh controversy.
Vance is facing fierce backlash after comments he made on Fox News (March 4) were perceived as disrespecting France and the UK. While discussing U.S. security commitments to Ukraine, he stated:
“The president knows that if you want real U.S. security guarantees, if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again, the very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine. That is a way better security guarantee than from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years.”
His remarks have ignited criticism, with many interpreting them as a dismissal of key U.S. allies who have historically stood alongside America in global conflicts. As tensions escalate, Vance now faces growing pressure to clarify or walk back his statement.
With U.S.-Ukraine relations already on shaky ground, this latest controversy only adds fuel to the fire—and the world is watching to see what happens next.
Backlash Intensifies as VP JD Vance Dismisses UK and France’s Military Contributions
As tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine continue to rise, Vice President JD Vance is now facing fierce condemnation from British veterans and international critics after his recent remarks on Fox News.
Notably, the UK and France are the only two nations to have pledged troops for a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Yet, Vance appeared to downplay their military contributions, sparking outrage.
On social media, critics were quick to push back. One user called out his historical inaccuracy, stating:
“JD Vance’s claim that the UK hasn’t fought a war in 30-40 years insults the 600+ British troops who died in Iraq and Afghanistan alongside Americans. Disrespectful to their sacrifice and our alliance—time for an apology, not ignorance.”
Another pointed to NATO’s longstanding sacrifices in support of the U.S.:
“VP Vance forgot that between 2001 and 2021, hundreds of soldiers from countries the U.S. came to help after 9/11 have died in Afghanistan—457 from the UK, 89 from France, 25 from the Netherlands. It is truly sickening to see how these sacrifices have already been forgotten.”
With calls for an apology growing louder, Vance now faces mounting pressure to clarify or retract his remarks—especially as the U.S. navigates its delicate relationships with key allies.
JD Vance Fires Back Amid Growing Backlash Over Military Remarks
The controversy surrounding Vice President JD Vance continues to escalate, as critics demand an apology for what they see as a dismissive insult toward the UK and France—two of America’s longest-standing allies.
One Twitter user voiced their frustration, writing:
“To denigrate France and the UK as some ‘random country’ is an outrageous insult to allies with a great history of nations which supported the U.S. in the Iraq wars and wars after 9/11. An insult that demands an apology.”
However, Vance has firmly denied that his comments were aimed at British or French troops. Responding to the backlash on social media, he pushed back, calling the criticism “absurdly dishonest.”
“I don’t even mention the UK or France in the clip, both of whom have fought bravely alongside the U.S. over the last 20 years, and beyond.”
He further clarified his stance, stating:
“But let’s be direct: there are many countries who are volunteering (privately or publicly) support who have neither the battlefield experience nor the military equipment to do anything meaningful.”
Despite his rebuttal, the controversy shows no signs of fading, as calls for an apology continue to mount. With tensions high and allies watching closely, the situation puts Vance—and the Biden administration—in an increasingly difficult diplomatic position.
