The fears of European politicians about the likely victory of the Republican Donald Trump in the presidential elections in the United States increased even more after he announced Ohio Senator J. D. Vance as a likely candidate for vice president.
Points of attention
- European politicians are saddened by Trump's possible victory and his influence on domestic and foreign policy, particularly in Ukraine.
- JD Vance's candidacy for vice president is also troubling because he refuses to support Ukraine and criticises NATO.
- Biden has signaled his willingness to challenge Trump, emphasising his age and record of accomplishments during his presidency.
- Vance and Trump have been criticizing Europe over military spending, which, if the Republicans win, could affect relations between the EU and the US.
- The EU's concern is reflected in Vance's commitment to Trump's rhetoric, which could have implications for the US and world politics.
What's wrong with JD Vance's candidacy and how it could threaten Ukraine
This is a disaster for Ukraine, one of the European high-ranking officials told the journalists of the publication.
Journalists of the publication remind that back in 2022, after the start of the criminal war against Ukraine unleashed by Russia, in an interview with Steve Bannon, Vance clearly stated that he was not at all concerned about the future fate of Ukraine.
When Vance spoke for the first time at the Munich Security Conference in February 2024, he said the US needed to review its support for Ukraine and skipped a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation and other senators.
Since then, the 39-year-old senator has stepped up his own rhetoric, criticizing Europe's reliance on the US for military spending.
Like Trump, Vance, in particular, criticises Germany for not meeting NATO's defence spending target of 2% of GDP.
What Biden says about participating in the presidential elections in the USA
According to the current US President Joe Biden, in an interview with NBC News, he is indeed an old man, but his opponent, Donald Trump, is only a few years younger than him.
I'm old... But I'm only three years older than Trump, #1. And #2, my mental acuity was pretty damn good. Did more than any president in a long, long time in 3.5 years. I'm ready to be judged on that... I understand why people say, "God, he's 81. Wow. Who's he going to be when he's 83 or 84?" This is a legitimate question, - emphasises Biden.
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