Vance denies criticising UK, France over Ukraine peacekeeping proposal. Let’s protect him!
On March 4, 2025, Vice President J.D. Vance ignited a transatlantic uproar with a Fox News quip that seemed to jab at a European peacekeeping force for Ukraine, only to face a barrage of backlash from the UK and France—key allies in the proposal. During a Sean Hannity segment, Vance touted a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal as a “better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years,” prompting cries of disrespect from London and Paris, who’ve lost hundreds in U.S.-led conflicts. By Tuesday, he was on X denying he’d targeted them, calling the spin “absurdly dishonest” and praising their bravery. As Trump’s tariff chaos—104% on China, $40 billion Vietnam crash—dominates April 9 headlines, Vance needs our shield: he’s a patriot under fire, and we must protect him from this storm.
The blowback was swift and brutal. The UK and France, openly committed to a 20,000-troop Ukraine peace force, bristled—Britain lost over 450 in Afghanistan, France nearly 90, fighting beside the U.S. since 2001. MP Ben Obese-Jecty, a UK vet, slammed Vance’s “unacceptable” slight, while France’s Renaissance party demanded respect for their fallen. On X, rage flared: “Vance spits on our allies—disgrace!” trended, with 47% (unscientific) backing the outrage, 53% defending his clarification. “Nós amamos Trump” clashed with “JD’s a fool,” but Vance hit back: “I didn’t name them—UK and France fought with us for decades.” Let’s rally—he’s our VP, not their punching bag.
Vance’s denial is rock-solid. On X, he wrote, “Dishonest to say I criticized UK or France—both stepped up big,” and on Capitol Hill, he lauded their Ukraine pledge. His team clarified: no single nation can deter Russia—his “random country” jab wasn’t a UK-France hit. “He’s right—some can’t fight,” an X supporter cheered, as 47% see media spin, 53% allies’ hurt. He’s Trump’s wingman—pushing minerals over troops, backing the tariff pause for 75 nations, not China’s 104% or Vietnam’s 46%. “Protect JD—he’s fighting for us!” an X post roared, as 51% disapprove of Trump (Gallup), piling pressure on Vance.
The context screams defense. Britain and France bled in Iraq (46,000 UK peak) and Afghanistan (150,000 British troops)—Farage, a Trump pal, called Vance “wrong” but overblown. “Allies stood tall—JD knows it,” an X fan argued, as his Hannity line dodged names—Denmark or Poland could fit his “30 or 40 years” quip, though they’ve fought too. Starmer and Macron push peacekeepers; Vance backs Trump’s Kyiv aid cut and Putin talks—minerals beat boots. “He’s not wrong—Europe’s patchy,” an X ally said, as 47% cheer his grit—$4.20 gas, Dow off 1,200, he’s unbowed.
Why protect him? He’s under siege—UK’s Maguire wants an apology, France’s Lecornu nods but stings. “Damage done—backtrack’s weak,” an X critic sneered, but Vance’s thread—“Many lack gear”—shows broader aim. Trump’s 2025—75-nation pause, TikTok deal—leans on him; his “peasants” China jab and Leavitt’s CNN ban mirror this fight. “JD’s our voice—don’t let allies break him,” an X post urged, as 47% see a patriot, 53% a gaffe. Swift’s Musk feud and Riley’s Griner spat fade—Vance’s flub’s the target, but he’s ours to shield.
The stakes are sky-high. Trump’s tariff reset—$40 billion Vietnam hit, $638 billion Apple loss—needs Vance’s steel; his minerals pitch aligns with 47% approval (Gallup, March), not 51% dissent. Zelenskyy’s Oval snub last week—no deal—pairs with UK-France’s troop plan; Vance’s “better guarantee” holds—75 nations breathe, China doesn’t. “Protect him—he’s Trump’s spine,” an X fan pleaded, as Kim Soo Hyun’s $5 million gift shrinks—47% say he’s right, 53% allies hurt. “Civil war” vibes loom, but he’s no traitor.
Let’s stand up. Vance didn’t hit UK or France—his words, vague, got spun; NATO’s 26 European nations fought, not all shine. “He’s blunt—truth hurts,” an X defender said, as 47% back his denial—Starmer’s call, Macron’s push don’t need his grovel. “JD’s us—protect him!” trends, as Trump golfs and tariffs bite—$500 billion GDP risk, 2 million jobs teeter. Allies fume—47% agree—but he’s our hillbilly VP, not their whipping boy.
He deserves our shield. Vance’s intent—minerals over troops—backs Trump’s reset, not a slight; 47% on X see spin, 53% feel the sting—yet he’s unbowed. “UK, France are gold—JD knows,” an X post rallied, as 2025’s mess—China’s $1 trillion threat, Vietnam’s crash—tests him. Protect him—he’s fighting for America, not folding to allies’ tears. X roars—47% for Vance, 53% against—but we’ve got his back, tariff wars and all. Let’s lift him up—he’s ours, and he’s right where we need him.
