European politicians shocked by Trump's vice presidential nominee - Politico
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Trump's nomination of J.D. Vance, a critic of aid to Ukraine, as a potential vice president raises concerns in Europe about the second Trump administration's possible commitment to Ukraine and NATO.
Europe, which has previously had doubts about Donald Trump's policy toward Ukraine, is shocked by the candidacy of J.D. Vance for the post of vice president in the Trump administration if he wins. Politico writes about this, UNN reports.
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The publication reminds us that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is one of the biggest critics of aid to Ukraine.
Trump's decision to nominate a vice presidential candidate has raised additional questions in Europe about the potential new administration's commitment to Ukraine and NATO.
Politico writes that some foreign leaders are now even more nervous about a possible second Trump administration.
This is a disaster for Ukraine
It is noted that the senator criticizes Europe's dependence on the United States for military spending and, in particular, Germany for failing to meet NATO's 2% of GDP defense spending target
He is also an ardent critic of American aid to Ukraine. In particular, in April, J.D. Vance wrote an article criticizing the bill to provide military support to Ukraine.
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In addition, Politico reminds us that Vance has been clear about his views on Ukraine. In 2022, he told Steve Bannon in an interview: "I have to be honest with you, I don't care what happens to Ukraine one way or the other.
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