'Americans Felt Totally Embarrassed': Vance Gives 'Condescending Lecture' to Europeans

Feb 17, 2025 | Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) joins Ali Vitali to discuss Vice President Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference and to analyze the next era of foreign policy under President Trump.

JD Vance Stuns World with Embrace of Germany's Far-right Party

Feb 17, 2025 | Vice President JD Vance shocked leaders at the Munich Security Conference when he challenged Germany's decades-long approach to preventing political extremism and effectively boosted a far-right political party, sparking outrage. MSNBC's Paola Ramos breaks down the significance of Vance endorsing a extremist group on the international stage, and the broader emboldening of extremist movements in Europe by the likes of MAGA allies like Elon Musk.

Why the Lithuanian President Thinks “Ukraine Is Only the First Target” | DW News

Feb 17, 2025 | Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda warned not to underestimate the long-term threat that Russia would pose to Europe in the coming decades. Speaking with DW’s Teri Schultz, Nauseda said Putin was not planning to stop in Ukraine. A quick peace deal would only provide Russia with a break in fighting and allow it to restock, produce more ammunition and attack once again, possibly also other targets, like Baltic countries such as Lithuania. Instead, the West should negotiate with Russia from a position of strength, Nauseda said, and Europe should be part of such negotiations. But to be able to do so, European states need to unite and increase their military spending, he emphasized, something the United States have long called for.

Von der Leyen's Powerful Address at Munich Security Conference: A Bold Vision for Europe's Future!

Feb 14, 2025 | In her compelling speech at the Munich Security Conference 2025, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines Europe’s response to an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. From the war in Ukraine to global competition, she emphasizes the urgency of strengthening Europe's defenses and economy. Hear her call for unity and action, and her vision of a stronger, more resilient Europe ready to face global challenges head-on.

History in the Making at MSC: A New World Order in One Weekend? | DW News

Feb 16, 2025 | The Munich Security Conference comes to an end today after a dramatic three days that showed fundamental rifts between the US and the EU.

US Vice-President JD Vance accused European leaders of retreating from their values and ignoring voter concerns on migration and free speech. Vance's speech came after President Donald Trump blindsided allies in possible Ukraine peace negotiations, by holding unilateral talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

It is likely to be remembered as the week that fundamentally altered the transatlantic alliance, and re-established US ties to Russia.

DW's Chief Political Correspondent Richard Walker provides some analysis of what happened and what to expect.


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