Vance’s Diplomatic Overture and Defense of Trump’s Whirlwind Term
At the Conservative Political Action Conference’s opening salvo, Vice President JD Vance emerged as a staunch advocate for President Trump’s foreign policy and domestic agenda.
Vance, whose Munich address sparked European trepidation, reiterated the importance of ideological alignment in alliances. “True friendship,” he asserted, “stems from shared values, not suppression and silencing.”
A Breakneck Pace and a Fiscal Trim
Vance acknowledged the “headlong” pace of Trump’s second term, with executive orders being issued at an unprecedented rate. He enthusiastically endorsed the efforts of Elon Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” to slash federal spending.
“Reducing government bloat,” Vance argued, “will ultimately lighten the financial burden on our citizens.”
Patience Amidst Promises
Vance urged patience from Americans as Trump endeavored to fulfill campaign pledges regarding energy and grocery prices. “Reversing the damage wrought by Biden will take time,” he cautioned.
Embracing the New Right
Vance’s presence at CPAC epitomizes the conference’s evolution into a bastion of Trump’s nativist brand of conservatism. His own rise was fueled by his unwavering alignment with Trump’s policies.
Vance’s Nuances
While echoing Trump’s stance on abortion, Vance emphasized the need to make it more feasible for young families to have children. He also acknowledged the criticism of his blunt social media presence. “My wife,” he revealed, “urges me to be kinder.”
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