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JD Vance: Obviously, the president has had some pretty tough words — I guess I have, too, pretty tough words for Europe — about…

On the recordMay 19, 2025
Obviously, the president has had some pretty tough words — I guess I have, too, pretty tough words for Europe — about the importance of opening their markets, but also the importance of doing more burden-sharing in defense.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio

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Vance comments on the U.S. stance towards Europe regarding trade and defense responsibilities.

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