Canada Global (Web News) On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Europeans are losing their freedom of speech, following remarks by Vice President JD Vance, who accused European leaders of censorship during the Munich Security Conference.
Vance’s speech, which focused on free speech restrictions and immigration issues in Europe, received a mixed response. While Trump praised it, many European delegates reacted with silence and criticism. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called Vance’s comments “unacceptable,” arguing they challenged democracy across Europe.
Vance also met with Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s far-right AfD party, sparking further controversy ahead of Germany’s federal elections. His speech overshadowed discussions on Ukraine, a key conference topic, and highlighted tensions between Trump’s administration and European leaders.
Meanwhile, Trump’s recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin raised concerns among European governments wary of being excluded from potential peace negotiations. Vance, who also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, later clarified that his remarks on U.S. leverage over Russia were misinterpreted.
