Vice President JD Vance's team attempted to control the repercussions from a group chat scandal where sensitive details about a Yemen military operation were shared. Rather than addressing the breach of security, Vance's primary concern seemed to be managing the perception of dissent against President Trump, whom he generally supports. Vance expressed hesitation regarding the military action's timing, citing potential negative impacts for the U.S. and the inconsistency with Trump's European stance. His comments highlighted internal conflicts within an administration valuing loyalty, with public acknowledgment of dissent being highly discouraged.
When others argued in favor of the strikes, Mr. Vance said he would support them but added, 'I just hate bailing Europe out again.'
There's a further risk that we see a moderate to severe spike in oil prices.
Mr. Vance told the other officials that he thought the timing of the Yemen operation was a mistake.
The highly sensitive conversation... provided an unfiltered glimpse into Mr. Vance's approach to discussions with national security officials and his frustration with Europe.
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