Vance denies criticising UK, France over Ukraine peacekeeping proposal. Let’s protect him!

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.