The Munich Leaders’ Conference actually let JD speak again. I can’t say I would have been that generous after what he said in February. Nope. But it seems he gave an interesting talk and didn’t set the rafters on fire this time. Color me surprised. Diplomat is the LAST word I would ever use to describe him. Is my prejudice showing? (Ha.) Seriously, though, he had some interesting things to say, and some of them were relevant to the world today. I’ll give you a couple and then some fancy-footing around from our un-illustrious leader.
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Russians are “asking for too much” in requirements to end the war with Ukraine and that he believes it’s time the two sides come together in “direct negotiation.”
“I wouldn’t say that the Russians are uninterested in bringing this thing to a resolution. What I would say is, right now, the Russians are asking for a certain set of requirements, a certain set of concessions in order to end the conflict. We think they’re asking for too much,” Vance said during a Q&A session at the Munich Leaders Meeting, hosted by the Munich Security Conference, in Washington, DC — his second time in recent months addressing the group after a blistering speech in Germany in which he criticized European allies.
Well, how about that? He’s not placating Russia. As a matter of fact, he seems to be saying Put up or shut up. I wonder if his viewpoint actually does *not* mirror tRump’s. And speaking of him….
Asked about Vance’s comments on Russia later Wednesday, President Donald Trump appeared unaware of them, but said, “Well, it’s possible that’s right. He may know some things that, uh – because I’ve been dealing with this and some other things.”
…..dealing with things like the AI-generated TrumpPope, more like. Or golfing. Or threatening judges. Or telling Kash to do something about his enemies because he’s tired of these busy little bees annoying him. Or anything except being President.
The president went on to reiterate the administration’s warning that there isn’t indefinite tolerance for negotiations that do not make progress, as he grows frustrated at his inability to end the war.
“We are getting to a point where some decisions are going to have to be made. I’m not happy about it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “I’m not happy about it.”
Gee, ya think? Not happy with being made to look even worse after he wasn’t able to end the war in one day, maybe? Or is his fan base unhappy because of his tariffs? Or is it that world leaders have NOT been beating a path to his door about said tariffs? Or is it that his fumbles are right out there in public? Traitor Tot, dude, why don’t you think before you open your mouth? I know it’s a challenge, but you might land in less hot water if you did. One of these days, you won’t be able to CYA.
Anyhow, time for a little more JD at the end of his remarks and Q&A:
In closing remarks after the Q&A, Vance joked about the controversy surrounding his previous speech, appearing to smooth things over.
“I appreciate the kind words, and I appreciate the invitation back. I wasn’t sure after February whether I’d get the invitation back,” he said.
Wolfgang Ischinger chimed in, “Well, we thought about it…”
Wolfgang happens to be president of the MSC Foundation Council. He has the oomph to be able to say something like that and not get called out for it because of who and what he is. I’m *glad* that he said that. It’s perfect. Now if only JD and Agent Orange were that good …naaahhh. Thanks for sticking with me!
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