JD Vance says Europe should have done more to stop Iraq War DW 04/15/2025
Briefly

In a recent interview, US Vice President JD Vance advocated for Europe to assert greater independence from American influence, particularly regarding foreign policy. He reflected on the Iraq War, acknowledging that many European nations accurately critiqued the US-led invasion and suggesting they could have been more vocally opposed. Vance expressed a desire for a mutually beneficial relationship rather than one where Europe serves as a "security vassal" to the US. His comments followed previous criticisms of European leaders and appeared aimed at fostering a more balanced partnership.
"It's not good for Europe to be the permanent security vassal of the United States," Vance stated, emphasizing the need for European nations to gain independence in foreign policy.
Vance stated, "I think a lot of European nations were right about our invasion of Iraq... maybe we could have saved the entire world from the strategic disaster that was the American-led invasion of Iraq."
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