President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> made it clear on Sunday (May 04) that he will not seek a third term in the White House, citing constitutional barriers. In an interview on NBC&rsquo;s Meet the Press, he said he intends to serve &ldquo;four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican.&rdquo;
<h2>Vance vs Rubio: Who&rsquo;s next?</h2>
When pressed on who might follow him, Trump avoided picking a single favourite but mentioned two leading figures: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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&ldquo;I think [Vance is] a fantastic, brilliant guy. Marco is great. There&rsquo;s a lot of them that are great,&rdquo; Trump told host Kristen Welker.
Asked whether Vance tops the list, he replied, &ldquo;It could very well be&hellip; I don&rsquo;t want to get involved in that.&rdquo;
<h2>Passing the MAGA torch</h2>
Trump described the MAGA movement as &ldquo;the greatest political movement in history&rdquo; and voiced his desire to hand its leadership to a capable successor. He noted there were plenty of contenders, &ldquo;many people selling the Trump 2028 hat&rdquo;, but said he was focused on completing his term.
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&ldquo;But this is not something I&rsquo;m looking to do. I&rsquo;m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward,&rdquo; Trump said.
<h2>Why do Vance and Rubio stand out?</h2>
JD Vance has become a prominent voice in conservative circles and is now the sitting vice president. Marco Rubio, once mocked by Trump as &ldquo;Li&rsquo;l Marco,&rdquo; has risen to hold four senior posts: Secretary of State, interim National Security Adviser, acting administrator of USAID and acting archivist of the United States.
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World: President Donald Trump ruled out a third term, citing 22nd Amendment, and said he’ll serve four more years before passing the MAGA torch to “a great Republican.”

President Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday (May 04) that he will not seek a third term in the White House, citing constitutional barriers. In an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, he said he intends to serve “four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican.” Vance vs Rubio: Who’s next? When pressed on who might follow him, Trump avoided picking a single favourite but mentioned two leading figures: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Also read: ‘I don’t know’: Trump not sure about upholding US Constitution as his administration defies Supreme Court “I think [Vance is] a fantastic, brilliant guy. Marco is great. There’s a lot of them that are great,” Trump told host Kristen Welker. Asked whether Vance tops the list, he replied, “It could very well be… I don’t want to get involved in that.” Passing the MAGA torch Trump described the MAGA movement as “the greatest political movement in history” and voiced his desire to hand its leadership to a capable successor. He noted there were plenty of contenders, “many people selling the Trump 2028 hat”, but said he was focused on completing his term. Also read: Trump dismisses third term speculation: ‘It’s not allowed’ “But this is not something I’m looking to do. I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward,” Trump said. Why do Vance and Rubio stand out? JD Vance has become a prominent voice in conservative circles and is now the sitting vice president. Marco Rubio, once mocked by Trump as “Li’l Marco,” has risen to hold four senior posts: Secretary of State, interim National Security Adviser, acting administrator of USAID and acting archivist of the United States. Also read: ‘Good parts are Trump economy, bad parts are Biden economy’: Is Trump passing blame to former president for his policies?

‘Vance is fantastic, Marco is great’: Trump picks two MAGA heirs as third term talk dies - What makes them stand out?

A deadly terror attack at the popular tourist area of Pahalgam in South Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22) left multiple people dead and at least 20 others injured, officials confirmed.

A lesser known terror outfit called the Resistance Front has claimed responsibility for this costly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. So what exactly is this terror outfit that goes by the name the Resistance Front?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Srinagar in the evening and was received by CM Omar Abdullah and senior officials at the airport. Shah was holding meeting with LG Manoj Sinha, CM Omar Abdullah and other high-level officials following Pahalgam terrorist attack. Watch in for more details!

Vance: US will provide India with whatever assistance it needs

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (April 22) made a big announcement, saying that India and the US have finalised terms for a trade deal.
This comes a day after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vp-jd-vance-and-pm-modi-announce-terms-of-reference-for-a-bilateral-trade-agreement-8988063">JD Vance</a> met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on April 21.&nbsp;
Today, the US vice president was speaking at an event in Jaipur, made the big announcement, stressing that it sets a roadmap towards a final deal between the two nations.
"We are especially excited to formally announce that America and India have officially finalised the terms of reference for the trade negotiation. I think this is a vital step towards realising President Trump's and PM Modi's vision, because it sets a roadmap towards a final deal between our nations. I believe there is much that America and India can accomplish together," he said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-speaks-on-us-indias-shared-priorities-calls-pm-modi-most-popular-leader-president-trump-wants-india-to-grow-8989489">'Most popular leader...tough negotiator': JD Vance praises PM Modi, asks India to ease tariffs</a>
Vance praised PM Modi, calling him a "tough negotiator".&nbsp;
"Prime Minister Modi is a tough negotiator. He drives a hard bargain,&rdquo; Vance said as the audience laughed.&nbsp;
Vance continued, "Our administration seeks trade partners on the basis of fairness and of shared national interests. We want to build relationships with our foreign partners who respect their workers, who do not suppress their wages to boost exports, but respect the value of their labour."
While saying that he is excited to be in India, Vance added that in India, America has a friend and we seek to strengthen the warm bonds our great nations already share.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jd-vance-receives-regal-welcome-by-elephants-chanda-and-pushpa-at-jaipurs-amer-fort-watch-8988967">JD Vance receives regal welcome by elephants Chanda and Pushpa at Jaipur's Amer Fort- WATCH</a>
"At our meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Modi and I made very good progress on all of those points," the US Vice President said.
<h2>'If India and US work together...'</h2>
Vance expressed hope to work with India, to see the 21st century prosper.&nbsp;
"If India and the United States work together successfully, we&rsquo;re going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;But I also believe that if we fail to work together successfully, the 21st century could be a very dark time for all of humanity," the US vice president added.&nbsp;
Trump on April 2, announced to impose 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India. However, later, he announced a 90-day pause, bringing temporary relief to the nations that were majorly hit by Trump's trade war.&nbsp;
WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/vance-in-india-pm-modi-vance-welcome-significant-progress-in-trade-pact-talks-8990061">Vance in India: PM Modi, Vance welcome 'significant progress' in trade pact talks</a>

US vice president was speaking at an event in Jaipur, made the big announcement, stressing that it sets a roadmap towards a final deal between the two nations | WORLD

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (April 22) made a big announcement, saying that India and the US have finalised terms for a trade deal. This comes a day after JD Vance met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on April 21. Today, the US vice president was speaking at an event in Jaipur, made the big announcement, stressing that it sets a roadmap towards a final deal between the two nations. "We are especially excited to formally announce that America and India have officially finalised the terms of reference for the trade negotiation. I think this is a vital step towards realising President Trump's and PM Modi's vision, because it sets a roadmap towards a final deal between our nations. I believe there is much that America and India can accomplish together," he said. Also read: 'Most popular leader...tough negotiator': JD Vance praises PM Modi, asks India to ease tariffs Vance praised PM Modi, calling him a "tough negotiator". "Prime Minister Modi is a tough negotiator. He drives a hard bargain,” Vance said as the audience laughed. Vance continued, "Our administration seeks trade partners on the basis of fairness and of shared national interests. We want to build relationships with our foreign partners who respect their workers, who do not suppress their wages to boost exports, but respect the value of their labour." While saying that he is excited to be in India, Vance added that in India, America has a friend and we seek to strengthen the warm bonds our great nations already share. Also read: JD Vance receives regal welcome by elephants Chanda and Pushpa at Jaipur's Amer Fort- WATCH "At our meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Modi and I made very good progress on all of those points," the US Vice President said. 'If India and US work together...' Vance expressed hope to work with India, to see the 21st century prosper. "If India and the United States work together successfully, we’re going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful,” he said. “But I also believe that if we fail to work together successfully, the 21st century could be a very dark time for all of humanity," the US vice president added. Trump on April 2, announced to impose 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India. However, later, he announced a 90-day pause, bringing temporary relief to the nations that were majorly hit by Trump's trade war. WATCH | Vance in India: PM Modi, Vance welcome 'significant progress' in trade pact talks

'India-US finalise terms for trade deal': Vance's BIG ANNOUNCEMENT amid Trump tariff war

United States Vice President JD Vance delivered a powerful address in Jaipur, highlighting the growing strength of India-US relations. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and welcomed significant progress in trade pact negotiations. Vance also praised India’s rich culture and traditions, further cementing the bond between the two nations.

Vance in India: PM Modi, Vance welcome 'significant progress' in trade pact talks

After Pope Francis' death, a report emerged saying that the Buddhist leader Dalai Lama "quietly" cancelled a meeting with US President JD Vance.&nbsp;
Pope passed away at the age of 88 due to complications from a stroke and heart failure, on Monday.&nbsp;
The US Vice President is currently on a four-day visit to India, from April 21 to 24. While, the Dalai Lama is at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.&nbsp;
The Dalai Lama canceled his meeting with JD Vance, the Babylon Bee reported.&nbsp;
According to some sources close to the Buddhist leader, Dalai Lama cancelled simply "did not want to die".
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-moment-pope-francis-signed-two-bottles-of-bourbon-and-for-a-good-cause-8989327">WATCH | When Pope Francis signed two bottles of bourbon AND for a good cause</a>
&ldquo;Though the Dalai Lama's representatives said publicly that the timing of the cancellation was just a coincidence, sources close to the religious leader privately disclosed that the revered Tibetan Buddhist figure simply did not want to die,&rdquo; the website stated.&nbsp;
Babylon Bee further posted a &lsquo;spokesmonk&rsquo;s' message about the Dalai Lama being &lsquo;double-booked&rsquo;.
It then quickly went viral on social media, as users wrote, "Dalai Lama quietly cancels scheduled meeting with JD Vance."
They also attached a screenshot of the Babylon Bee report.&nbsp;
WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/global-tributes-pour-in-to-honour-pope-francis-after-his-death-8989025">Global tributes pour in to honour Pope Francis after his death</a>
JD Vance met with Pope just hours before his death on Easter. Netizens started questioning the relationship between Vance's meeting and Pope's death.&nbsp;
People on social media started accusing him of being the reason the pope died. One internet user on X wrote, "He passed away right after your visit. Coincidence? I don't think so."&nbsp;
Meanwhile, another asked, &ldquo;What did you do bro?&rdquo;&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-is-not-the-end-what-pope-francis-wrote-in-book-published-a-day-after-his-death-8989153">What Pope Francis wrote in book published a day after his death</a>
<h2>Fact check</h2>
The claim made above is fake. No such meeting was scheduled between Dalai Lama and JD Vance.&nbsp;
Moreover, The Babylon Bee is a satirical news website, that sometimes post fake news as per its satirical take on events.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The Babylon Bee is the world&rsquo;s best satire site, totally inerrant in all its truth claims. We write satire about Christian stuff, political stuff, and everyday life," The Babylon Bee wrote in its About section.&nbsp;
&ldquo;If you would like to complain about something on our site, take it up with God,&rdquo; it added.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vatican-releases-photos-of-pope-francis-in-open-coffin-8988829">Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis in open coffin; funeral to take place on Saturday</a>

US Vice President is currently on a four-day visit to India, from April 21 to 24. While, the Dalai Lama is at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh |  WORLD

After Pope Francis' death, a report emerged saying that the Buddhist leader Dalai Lama "quietly" cancelled a meeting with US President JD Vance. Pope passed away at the age of 88 due to complications from a stroke and heart failure, on Monday. The US Vice President is currently on a four-day visit to India, from April 21 to 24. While, the Dalai Lama is at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The Dalai Lama canceled his meeting with JD Vance, the Babylon Bee reported. According to some sources close to the Buddhist leader, Dalai Lama cancelled simply "did not want to die". Also read: WATCH | When Pope Francis signed two bottles of bourbon AND for a good cause “Though the Dalai Lama's representatives said publicly that the timing of the cancellation was just a coincidence, sources close to the religious leader privately disclosed that the revered Tibetan Buddhist figure simply did not want to die,” the website stated. Babylon Bee further posted a ‘spokesmonk’s' message about the Dalai Lama being ‘double-booked’. It then quickly went viral on social media, as users wrote, "Dalai Lama quietly cancels scheduled meeting with JD Vance." They also attached a screenshot of the Babylon Bee report. WATCH | Global tributes pour in to honour Pope Francis after his death JD Vance met with Pope just hours before his death on Easter. Netizens started questioning the relationship between Vance's meeting and Pope's death. People on social media started accusing him of being the reason the pope died. One internet user on X wrote, "He passed away right after your visit. Coincidence? I don't think so." Meanwhile, another asked, “What did you do bro?” Also read: What Pope Francis wrote in book published a day after his death Fact check The claim made above is fake. No such meeting was scheduled between Dalai Lama and JD Vance. Moreover, The Babylon Bee is a satirical news website, that sometimes post fake news as per its satirical take on events. “The Babylon Bee is the world’s best satire site, totally inerrant in all its truth claims. We write satire about Christian stuff, political stuff, and everyday life," The Babylon Bee wrote in its About section. “If you would like to complain about something on our site, take it up with God,” it added. Also read: Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis in open coffin; funeral to take place on Saturday

Fact Check: Did Dalai Lama 'cancel' meeting with US VP JD Vance after Pope Francis' death?

Us Vice President JD Vance with second lady Usha Vance and their children took a cultural tour in Jaipur this is the second family of the United States which is on a 4-day visit to India.

US vice president JD Vance, family visit Jaipur’s Amber Fort, receive traditional Rajasthani welcome

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a US India bilateral trade agreement as they met in New Delhi.

US VP JD Vance visits Amer Fort in Jaipur with family

Trump baby boom: The Trump administration is examining ways to improve the birthrate of the US, with ideas to encourage women to have more babies, according to a report. The ideas being shared with President Donald Trump and his aides include menstrual cycle education and 'baby bonuses' for women, said a New York Times report.
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Some of the ideas are being pitched under health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&rsquo;s Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA drive.
&ldquo;We need to channel the MAHA spirit and really dive deep into infertility,&rdquo; the NYT quoted Emma Waters, a policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, as saying.
JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day
<h2>What is the birthrate of the US? Is it a cause for worry?</h2>
The US birth rate is around 1.6 births per woman, which is less than the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman.
This means that the population is not fully reproducing itself.&nbsp;
US Vice President JD Vance visits Akshardham Temple with family- WATCH
A declining population can have far-reaching economic and social consequences, particularly as the workforce ages.
Much of the lack of working-age population is offset by immigrants. But the Trump administration is fundamentally opposed to immigration.
<h2>What are the ideas for improving US birthrate?</h2>
According to the NY report, ideas are being pitched to the White House by different stakeholders on how to nudge Americans to marry and have more babies.
Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among these proposals, aimed at boosting US birthrate.
JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day
The idea is eerily similar to Russian President Vladimir Putin's exhortation to Russian women to have at least eight or more babies.
However, in the US it falls within the broader agenda of the conservatives: make family the most important pillar of society, and consider wedding as a union between man and woman, with the aim to procreate.&nbsp;
<h2>Fulbright programme for women who have children, baby bonus for mothers...</h2>
According to the NYT report, the proposals on the table of Trump administration include that Fulbright, the famous fellowship programme, should reserve 30 per cent of its awards to women who are married or have children.
Another, more weird one is a $5,000 baby bonus to every woman after delivery of a baby, according to the report.
Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis
The government is also being urged to teach woman to know about their fertility cycle.
The idea is to create and fund awareness programmes for women on their mentrual cycle so that they know their ovulation timings, and when exactly to conceive.
<h2>The pronatalist movement is gaining ground in the US</h2>
With people like Elon Musk openly advocating having more babies, and even reportedly asking women to have his children, it might look strange to the outsiders.
But the pronatalist movement that advocates family values and procreation has been around in the US for a long time.&nbsp;
They propagate the concept that the idea of marriage is essentially to have more children. Such ideologies now have more takers in the Trump administration, the president himself having married thrice and having had children from different women.
Musk donated sperm to Japanese influencer; building 'legion' of babies using his 'harem': Report
Vice President JD Vance has three children with Usha Vance, and is often very open about being a doting father to them.
The NYT report said that policy advocates of improving the American birthrate have been meeting White House officials, often giving written proposals on convincing and assisting women to have more children.
<h2>Trump baby boom</h2>
It is not clear which of these ideas will be eventually adopted by the government, but one thing is clear: the US administration is worried about the decline in birthrate as well as fertility issues, and wants to do something about it.
Many supporters of MAGA , or Make America Great Again movement, have embraced what is being called the Trump baby boom.
Trump himself has advocated such a baby boom, and appreciated Vance and other aides for bringing their children to public appearances.
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Trump baby boom plan: White House is hearing ideas on how to nudge Women to Have More Children, including  baby bonuses, menstrual cycle classes. World | Trending

Trump baby boom: The Trump administration is examining ways to improve the birthrate of the US, with ideas to encourage women to have more babies, according to a report. The ideas being shared with President Donald Trump and his aides include menstrual cycle education and 'baby bonuses' for women, said a New York Times report. Some of the ideas are being pitched under health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA drive. “We need to channel the MAHA spirit and really dive deep into infertility,” the NYT quoted Emma Waters, a policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, as saying. JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day What is the birthrate of the US? Is it a cause for worry? The US birth rate is around 1.6 births per woman, which is less than the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman. This means that the population is not fully reproducing itself. US Vice President JD Vance visits Akshardham Temple with family- WATCH A declining population can have far-reaching economic and social consequences, particularly as the workforce ages. Much of the lack of working-age population is offset by immigrants. But the Trump administration is fundamentally opposed to immigration. What are the ideas for improving US birthrate? According to the NY report, ideas are being pitched to the White House by different stakeholders on how to nudge Americans to marry and have more babies. Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among these proposals, aimed at boosting US birthrate. JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day The idea is eerily similar to Russian President Vladimir Putin's exhortation to Russian women to have at least eight or more babies. However, in the US it falls within the broader agenda of the conservatives: make family the most important pillar of society, and consider wedding as a union between man and woman, with the aim to procreate. Fulbright programme for women who have children, baby bonus for mothers... According to the NYT report, the proposals on the table of Trump administration include that Fulbright, the famous fellowship programme, should reserve 30 per cent of its awards to women who are married or have children. Another, more weird one is a $5,000 baby bonus to every woman after delivery of a baby, according to the report. Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis The government is also being urged to teach woman to know about their fertility cycle. The idea is to create and fund awareness programmes for women on their mentrual cycle so that they know their ovulation timings, and when exactly to conceive. The pronatalist movement is gaining ground in the US With people like Elon Musk openly advocating having more babies, and even reportedly asking women to have his children, it might look strange to the outsiders. But the pronatalist movement that advocates family values and procreation has been around in the US for a long time. They propagate the concept that the idea of marriage is essentially to have more children. Such ideologies now have more takers in the Trump administration, the president himself having married thrice and having had children from different women. Musk donated sperm to Japanese influencer; building 'legion' of babies using his 'harem': Report Vice President JD Vance has three children with Usha Vance, and is often very open about being a doting father to them. The NYT report said that policy advocates of improving the American birthrate have been meeting White House officials, often giving written proposals on convincing and assisting women to have more children. Trump baby boom It is not clear which of these ideas will be eventually adopted by the government, but one thing is clear: the US administration is worried about the decline in birthrate as well as fertility issues, and wants to do something about it. Many supporters of MAGA , or Make America Great Again movement, have embraced what is being called the Trump baby boom. Trump himself has advocated such a baby boom, and appreciated Vance and other aides for bringing their children to public appearances.

$5,000 'baby bonus' for new mothers, menstrual cycle education: Weird ideas Trump is hearing for a great American 'baby boom'

Pope Francis died at the age of 80 on Monday (April 21). Tributes rolled in from across the world for him and from US Vice President JD Vance, who met the pope just hours before his death on Easter. Now, in a bizarre conspiracy, the internet thinks Vance has something to do with Pope's death.&nbsp;
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I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I&rsquo;ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days&hellip;
&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1914239114406191255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/jd-vance-daughter-india-visit-akshardham-temple-vance-children-usha-vance-regular-dad-hes-a-girl-dad-8984750">Times when JD Vance showed he's not a regular dad, he's a GIRL DAD</a>
The US VP met the Pope a day before his death on Easter Sunday at the Vatican.&nbsp;
Expressing his tribute to the pope, Vance took to the social media platform X and wrote, "My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him."&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-us-vp-jd-vance-hail-significant-progress-in-india-us-trade-talks-during-vital-new-delhi-meeting-8987158">PM Modi, US VP JD Vance hail 'significant progress' in India-US trade talks during vital New Delhi meeting</a>
"I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I&rsquo;ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of COVID," he added.&nbsp;
Just after the post, Vance's trolling started, where people started accusing him of being the reason the pope died.&nbsp;
<h2>'Can you meet with Putin next?'</h2>
One internet user on X wrote, "He passed away right after your visit. Coincidence? I don't think so."&nbsp;
Meanwhile, another asked, &ldquo;What did you do bro?&rdquo;&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-vice-president-jd-vance-visits-akshardham-temple-with-family-watch-8984821">US Vice President JD Vance visits Akshardham Temple with family- WATCH</a>
&ldquo;Poor guy died of cringe after meeting you,&rdquo; another said.&nbsp;
The trolling escalated when some even started giving suggestions to Vance to meet other big names, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and George Soros.&nbsp;
&ldquo;JD, please visit George Soros next,&rdquo; one X user asked.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/jd-vance-visits-india-with-wife-usha-and-kids-a-glipmse-of-first-day-8985690">JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day</a>
Meanwhile, another asked, &ldquo;Can you meet with Putin next?&rdquo;&nbsp;

Trending | World | Tributes poured in globally for Pope Francis after his unexpected passing at age, marking a significant loss for the Catholic community and world leaders alike.

Pope Francis died at the age of 80 on Monday (April 21). Tributes rolled in from across the world for him and from US Vice President JD Vance, who met the pope just hours before his death on Easter. Now, in a bizarre conspiracy, the internet thinks Vance has something to do with Pope's death. I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days… — JD Vance (@JDVance) April 21, 2025 Also read: Times when JD Vance showed he's not a regular dad, he's a GIRL DAD The US VP met the Pope a day before his death on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. Expressing his tribute to the pope, Vance took to the social media platform X and wrote, "My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him." Also read: PM Modi, US VP JD Vance hail 'significant progress' in India-US trade talks during vital New Delhi meeting "I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of COVID," he added. Just after the post, Vance's trolling started, where people started accusing him of being the reason the pope died. 'Can you meet with Putin next?' One internet user on X wrote, "He passed away right after your visit. Coincidence? I don't think so." Meanwhile, another asked, “What did you do bro?” Also read: US Vice President JD Vance visits Akshardham Temple with family- WATCH “Poor guy died of cringe after meeting you,” another said. The trolling escalated when some even started giving suggestions to Vance to meet other big names, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and George Soros. “JD, please visit George Soros next,” one X user asked. Also read: JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day Meanwhile, another asked, “Can you meet with Putin next?”

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PM Modi and US Vice President JD Vance hail 'significant progress' in trade talks.

New Delhi ( India): U.S Vice President JD Vance arrives at new Delhi Airport ( AFS Palam) on his 4 days India visit. US Vice President is scheduled to meet PM Modi and will attend several other program during the visit.

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JD Vance, a U.S. Senator, and his family recently visited the Akshardham temple, which is renowned for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance.

JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in India for a 4-day visit with his wife Usha and three kids. His kids, Ewan, Vivek and daughter Mirabel, won hearts online as they landed in Delhi wearing traditional Indian outfits. The absolutely adorable daughter of Vance was seen wearing a long blue dress inspired by Indian ethnic designs.
JD, as always, was mesmerised by his daughter's cuteness as he was standing down outside the aeroplane and waiting for his 3-year-old daughter to exit the plane with his nanny. As Mirabel was taking little steps on the stairs, Vance went up and picked her up. He took her in his arms and introduced her to everyone present at the airport for their welcome.&nbsp;
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VIDEO | US Vice President JD Vance (<a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a>) landed at Delhi Airport accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children. The children were seen dressed in traditional Indian attires. Upon arrival, the family witnessed a cultural performance organised to welcome them,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/YQezrlaior">pic.twitter.com/YQezrlaior</a>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their children welcomed at Palam airport. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw received the Vice President. <a href="https://t.co/ocXCXOdmgQ">pic.twitter.com/ocXCXOdmgQ</a>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | US Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and their children emplane for India, from Rome US Vice President JD Vance will be on his first official visit to India from 21 to 24 April. During his visit, he will meet PM Modi. (Source - US Network Pool via&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/3WIDvzkUpy">pic.twitter.com/3WIDvzkUpy</a>
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During the whole show at the airport, Vance was seen either holding his daughter up in his arms or making her walk holding her little fingers.&nbsp;
This is not the first time Vance has been fond of his only little daughter. Here's a list of times when Vance proved that he is not a regular dad, he is a GIRL DAD! &nbsp; &nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-jd-vance-receives-guard-of-honour-upon-arrival-in-india-watch-8984731">US Vice President JD Vance receives Guard of Honour upon arrival in India- WATCH</a>
<h2>Arrival of the baby girl&nbsp;</h2>
On December 21, 2021, JD took to the social media platform X to announce the arrival of his "first girl", Mirabel Rose Vance. He called the daughter "an early Christmas present".&nbsp;
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We were blessed with an early Christmas present this year. Everyone please meet Mirabel Rose Vance, our first girl. Mama and baby both doing great, and we&rsquo;re feeling very grateful this Christmas season <a href="https://t.co/SMlpG70tqY">pic.twitter.com/SMlpG70tqY</a>
&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1473321165276028929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2021</a></blockquote>
<h2>The fear&nbsp;</h2>
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-jd-and-usha-vances-kids-in-traditional-indian-attire-win-hearts-8984183">WATCH | JD and Usha Vance's kids in traditional Indian attire win hearts</a>
On March 8, Vance took to X and slammed pro-Ukraine protestors for chasing him while he was on a walk with his 3-year-old daughter. He let his frustration and fear of a father out as he called the demonstrators "sh*t person" for "chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest".&nbsp;
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Pro-Ukraine activists harass JD Vance who&rsquo;s walking around outside with his three year old daughter to accuse him of not having any integrity. <a href="https://t.co/lk0Cq7LkYZ">pic.twitter.com/lk0Cq7LkYZ</a>
&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) <a href="https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1898787181793087805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Cinnamon roll fan&nbsp;</h2>
An adorable video from July 2024 showed JD visiting a restaurant for dinner with his daughter and family. In the clip, Vance was seen standing while holding Mirabel when she was sipping chocolate milk from a glass on the counter.&nbsp;
He took the straw out of her mouth and said &nbsp;&ldquo;She just sucked down a full day&rsquo;s serving of chocolate milk here.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jd-vance-in-india-delhi-traffic-police-releases-advisory-check-suggested-routes-and-diversions-8983902">JD Vance's India visit: Delhi traffic police releases advisory, CHECK suggested routes and diversions</a>
He then went on and asked if the restaurant has "a dozen cinnamon rolls" as his daughter loves them.&nbsp;
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At a diner, JD Vance took a half-full, small glass of chocolate milk away from his daughter and said, &ldquo;She just sucked down a full day&rsquo;s serving of chocolate milk here.&rdquo; This is how JD Vance talks to his daughter while the cameras are rolling. <a href="https://t.co/RLvomhiW3c">pic.twitter.com/RLvomhiW3c</a>
&mdash; PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1898718162843049993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Bake with me ... and my daughter&nbsp;</h2>
On December 25, 2024, JD posted an adorable video making Christmas cookies with his little daughter. JD was seen rolling the dough while Mirabel stood there and attached her father. JD was seen making sure to take a little help here and there in the entire process to make her feel included. He was seen giving Mirabel a forehead kiss before the end of the video. In the video, JD said about his daughter, "She is always my sous-chef."
Check the full video here:&nbsp;
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NEW: VP-elect JD Vance makes biscuits with his daughter on Christmas Eve. "She is always my sous-chef." <a href="https://t.co/EwrElqphAl">pic.twitter.com/EwrElqphAl</a>
&mdash; Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1871740059030057108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
<h2>Adorable moment&nbsp;</h2>
&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-host-jd-vance-and-wife-usha-during-their-4-day-visit-to-india-8981214">PM Modi to host JD Vance and wife Usha during their 4-day visit to India</a>
On April 18, on the occasion of Good Friday, Vance was seen at St. Peter's Basilica while holding Mirabel in his arms, who was asleep.&nbsp;
The picture won hearts online.
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The Vance family attends Good Friday services at St. Peter's Basilica as daughter Mirabel is sleeping on JD's shoulder and Usha attends to one of the boys. <a href="https://t.co/12PDprGflP">pic.twitter.com/12PDprGflP</a>
&mdash; Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliespiering/status/1913249234695946437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>A 'family man'&nbsp;</h2>
In February, Vance was seen leaving Paris after a state visit while holding his daughter in his arms. The video drew attention online at that time for praising Vance for being a "family man".&nbsp;
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Vance leaves Paris, carrying his daughter&mdash;only to set her down to take pictures with police. This is exactly the kind of role model America needs. Get married. Have kids. View children as blessings, not burdens. <a href="https://t.co/QeT1IA40wz">pic.twitter.com/QeT1IA40wz</a>
&mdash; Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) <a href="https://twitter.com/annamlulis/status/1890062101764546789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 13, 2025</a></blockquote>

Trending | World | This is not the first time Vance was seen being fond of his only little daughter. Here's a list of times when Vance proved that he is not a regular dad, he is a GIRL DAD!

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in India for a 4-day visit with his wife Usha and three kids. His kids, Ewan, Vivek and daughter Mirabel, won hearts online as they landed in Delhi wearing traditional Indian outfits. The absolutely adorable daughter of Vance was seen wearing a long blue dress inspired by Indian ethnic designs. JD, as always, was mesmerised by his daughter's cuteness as he was standing down outside the aeroplane and waiting for his 3-year-old daughter to exit the plane with his nanny. As Mirabel was taking little steps on the stairs, Vance went up and picked her up. He took her in his arms and introduced her to everyone present at the airport for their welcome. VIDEO | US Vice President JD Vance (@VP) landed at Delhi Airport accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children. The children were seen dressed in traditional Indian attires. Upon arrival, the family witnessed a cultural performance organised to welcome them,… pic.twitter.com/YQezrlaior — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 21, 2025 #WATCH | Delhi: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their children welcomed at Palam airport. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw received the Vice President. pic.twitter.com/ocXCXOdmgQ — ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2025 #WATCH | US Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and their children emplane for India, from Rome US Vice President JD Vance will be on his first official visit to India from 21 to 24 April. During his visit, he will meet PM Modi. (Source - US Network Pool via… pic.twitter.com/3WIDvzkUpy — ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2025 During the whole show at the airport, Vance was seen either holding his daughter up in his arms or making her walk holding her little fingers. This is not the first time Vance has been fond of his only little daughter. Here's a list of times when Vance proved that he is not a regular dad, he is a GIRL DAD! Also read: US Vice President JD Vance receives Guard of Honour upon arrival in India- WATCH Arrival of the baby girl On December 21, 2021, JD took to the social media platform X to announce the arrival of his "first girl", Mirabel Rose Vance. He called the daughter "an early Christmas present". We were blessed with an early Christmas present this year. Everyone please meet Mirabel Rose Vance, our first girl. Mama and baby both doing great, and we’re feeling very grateful this Christmas season pic.twitter.com/SMlpG70tqY — JD Vance (@JDVance) December 21, 2021 The fear Also read: WATCH | JD and Usha Vance's kids in traditional Indian attire win hearts On March 8, Vance took to X and slammed pro-Ukraine protestors for chasing him while he was on a walk with his 3-year-old daughter. He let his frustration and fear of a father out as he called the demonstrators "sh*t person" for "chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest". Pro-Ukraine activists harass JD Vance who’s walking around outside with his three year old daughter to accuse him of not having any integrity. pic.twitter.com/lk0Cq7LkYZ — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 9, 2025 Cinnamon roll fan An adorable video from July 2024 showed JD visiting a restaurant for dinner with his daughter and family. In the clip, Vance was seen standing while holding Mirabel when she was sipping chocolate milk from a glass on the counter. He took the straw out of her mouth and said “She just sucked down a full day’s serving of chocolate milk here.” Also read: JD Vance's India visit: Delhi traffic police releases advisory, CHECK suggested routes and diversions He then went on and asked if the restaurant has "a dozen cinnamon rolls" as his daughter loves them. At a diner, JD Vance took a half-full, small glass of chocolate milk away from his daughter and said, “She just sucked down a full day’s serving of chocolate milk here.” This is how JD Vance talks to his daughter while the cameras are rolling. pic.twitter.com/RLvomhiW3c — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) March 9, 2025 Bake with me ... and my daughter On December 25, 2024, JD posted an adorable video making Christmas cookies with his little daughter. JD was seen rolling the dough while Mirabel stood there and attached her father. JD was seen making sure to take a little help here and there in the entire process to make her feel included. He was seen giving Mirabel a forehead kiss before the end of the video. In the video, JD said about his daughter, "She is always my sous-chef." Check the full video here: NEW: VP-elect JD Vance makes biscuits with his daughter on Christmas Eve. "She is always my sous-chef." pic.twitter.com/EwrElqphAl — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 25, 2024 Adorable moment Also read: PM Modi to host JD Vance and wife Usha during their 4-day visit to India On April 18, on the occasion of Good Friday, Vance was seen at St. Peter's Basilica while holding Mirabel in his arms, who was asleep. The picture won hearts online. The Vance family attends Good Friday services at St. Peter's Basilica as daughter Mirabel is sleeping on JD's shoulder and Usha attends to one of the boys. pic.twitter.com/12PDprGflP — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 18, 2025 A 'family man' In February, Vance was seen leaving Paris after a state visit while holding his daughter in his arms. The video drew attention online at that time for praising Vance for being a "family man". Vance leaves Paris, carrying his daughter—only to set her down to take pictures with police. This is exactly the kind of role model America needs. Get married. Have kids. View children as blessings, not burdens. pic.twitter.com/QeT1IA40wz — Anna Lulis (@annamlulis) February 13, 2025

Times when JD Vance showed he's not a regular dad, he's a GIRL DAD

United States Vice President JD Vance has embarked on his first official visit to India after assuming office. He is estimated to reach the Indian capital by 9:30 AM IST, according to White House Press Pool. Vance is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. This visit comes as America is imposing raging tariffs on countries across the globe.
During his 4-day visit, US Vice President is scheduled to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Taj Mahal in Agra and India's pink city Jaipur. And to enable smooth traffic movement during his visit, Delhi traffic department has released an advisory for the 'special event'.
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<h3>9 AM to 11 PM:</h3>
The advisory has routes to avoid and diversions mentioned in detail. It says 'to facilitate smooth traffic management', no vehicle will be allowed to halt or park on Sardar Patel Marg, Gurugram Road, Parade Road, Thimmaiya Marg, and Air Force Road or the surrounding areas.&nbsp;Improperly parked vehicles will be prosecuted and towed to Traffic Pit Kalibari Mandir Marg and in front of Bhairon Mandir.
 Commuters going towards 11 Murti to RML, are advised to use Vande Matram Marg from Dhaula Kuan Flyover to R/A Shankar Road, Talkatora Road and Sheikh Mujib-Ur-Rehman Marg to reach their destinations reach their destinations. Routes to avoid: Air Force Road Thimmaiya Marg Parade Road Gurugram Road Sardar Patel Marg Diversion points: Thimmaiya Road Calvary Road Cariappa Marg Gurugram Road to Rao Tula Ram Marg Ulan Batar Road to Rao Tula Ram Marg
<h3>11 AM to 12 PM:</h3>
Sardar Patel Marg, Vikas Marg, Janpath Road and Tolstoy Road, the following measures will be implemented: No vehicle will be allowed to halt or park anywhere on C-Hexagon, Janpath Road, Sardar Patel Marg and other surrounding&nbsp;areas. Vehicle will be allowed to halt or park on Sikandra Road, Firoz Shah Road, MLNP, Vikas Marg, Noida Link Road Akshardham and adjoining roads.
<h3>Suggested route:&nbsp;</h3>
Commuters going from Dr. Rajender Prasad Marg towards Janpath Marg are advised to use Raisina Road towards roundabout Windsor place to Ashoka Road to C Hexagon.&nbsp;Commuters going towards Janpath Marg from Ashoka Road may use round about Windsor place to Ashoka Road to C Hexagon. And those going towards Janpath from outer circle Connaught place (Janpath Road) may use Ashoka Road to C Hexagon
Vehicles moving towards 11 Murti to RML may use Vande Matram Marg from Dhaula Kuan Flyover to R/A Shankar Road, Talkatora Road and Sheikh Mujib-Ur-Rehman Marg. Commuters going towards C HEXAGON from Zakir Hussain Marg may use Mathura Road T-Point to reach their destination.
<h3>Routes to avoid:</h3>
Sardar Patel Marg &nbsp;Teen Murti Marg Akbar Road (up to R/A MLNP) Janpath Marg Firoz Shah Road Sikandra Road W-Point Vikas Marg Noida Link Road (Akshardham)
<h3>Diversion points:</h3>
Tilak Marg-Bhagwan Dass Road Crossing Q-Point R/A Man Singh Road R/A Jaswant Singh Road K.G. Marg Masjid Vande Matram Marg / Simon Bolivar Marg T-Point Tolstoy-Barakhamba Road Crossing Jantar Mantar Cut on Raisina Road Outer Circle Janpath Outer Circle K.G. Marg R/A Boota Singh R/A Rail Bhawan &bull; R/A RML

United States Vice President JD Vance has embarked on his first official visit to India after assuming office. India news

United States Vice President JD Vance has embarked on his first official visit to India after assuming office. He is estimated to reach the Indian capital by 9:30 AM IST, according to White House Press Pool. Vance is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. This visit comes as America is imposing raging tariffs on countries across the globe. During his 4-day visit, US Vice President is scheduled to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Taj Mahal in Agra and India's pink city Jaipur. And to enable smooth traffic movement during his visit, Delhi traffic department has released an advisory for the 'special event'. WATCH | PM Modi to host US Vice President JD Vance at his official residence 9 AM to 11 PM: The advisory has routes to avoid and diversions mentioned in detail. It says 'to facilitate smooth traffic management', no vehicle will be allowed to halt or park on Sardar Patel Marg, Gurugram Road, Parade Road, Thimmaiya Marg, and Air Force Road or the surrounding areas. Improperly parked vehicles will be prosecuted and towed to Traffic Pit Kalibari Mandir Marg and in front of Bhairon Mandir. Commuters going towards 11 Murti to RML, are advised to use Vande Matram Marg from Dhaula Kuan Flyover to R/A Shankar Road, Talkatora Road and Sheikh Mujib-Ur-Rehman Marg to reach their destinations reach their destinations. Routes to avoid: Air Force Road Thimmaiya Marg Parade Road Gurugram Road Sardar Patel Marg Diversion points: Thimmaiya Road Calvary Road Cariappa Marg Gurugram Road to Rao Tula Ram Marg Ulan Batar Road to Rao Tula Ram Marg 11 AM to 12 PM: Sardar Patel Marg, Vikas Marg, Janpath Road and Tolstoy Road, the following measures will be implemented: No vehicle will be allowed to halt or park anywhere on C-Hexagon, Janpath Road, Sardar Patel Marg and other surrounding areas. Vehicle will be allowed to halt or park on Sikandra Road, Firoz Shah Road, MLNP, Vikas Marg, Noida Link Road Akshardham and adjoining roads. Suggested route: Commuters going from Dr. Rajender Prasad Marg towards Janpath Marg are advised to use Raisina Road towards roundabout Windsor place to Ashoka Road to C Hexagon. Commuters going towards Janpath Marg from Ashoka Road may use round about Windsor place to Ashoka Road to C Hexagon. And those going towards Janpath from outer circle Connaught place (Janpath Road) may use Ashoka Road to C Hexagon Vehicles moving towards 11 Murti to RML may use Vande Matram Marg from Dhaula Kuan Flyover to R/A Shankar Road, Talkatora Road and Sheikh Mujib-Ur-Rehman Marg. Commuters going towards C HEXAGON from Zakir Hussain Marg may use Mathura Road T-Point to reach their destination. Routes to avoid: Sardar Patel Marg Teen Murti Marg Akbar Road (up to R/A MLNP) Janpath Marg Firoz Shah Road Sikandra Road W-Point Vikas Marg Noida Link Road (Akshardham) Diversion points: Tilak Marg-Bhagwan Dass Road Crossing Q-Point R/A Man Singh Road R/A Jaswant Singh Road K.G. Marg Masjid Vande Matram Marg / Simon Bolivar Marg T-Point Tolstoy-Barakhamba Road Crossing Jantar Mantar Cut on Raisina Road Outer Circle Janpath Outer Circle K.G. Marg R/A Boota Singh R/A Rail Bhawan • R/A RML

JD Vance's India visit: Delhi traffic police releases advisory, CHECK suggested routes and diversions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the American Vice President JD Vance and his Indian origin wife Usha Vance on Monday (April 21) after a discussion of key issues such as tariffs with the US VP.&nbsp;
The US vice president, his wife, Usha, and their three children -- Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel -- are scheduled to land at the Palam airbase here at 10 am on Monday on a four-day India visit. The couple is likely to visit Delhi's Akshardham temple.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-christian-jd-vance-slammed-for-sharing-good-friday-wishes-because-he-has-hindu-wife-8978356">'Fake Christian': JD Vance slammed for sharing Good Friday wishes BECAUSE he has Hindu wife</a>
The US VP and his family are expected to be welcomed by a senior Indian Union minister on their arrival. Apart from Delhi, the family is also scheduled to visit Jaipur and Agra.&nbsp;
Vance is likely to be accompanied by at least five senior officials. The officials are reportedly likely from the Pentagon and the State Department, NDTV reported.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-meet-pm-modi-jd-vance-to-visit-india-with-second-family-personal-visit-or-talks-on-tariffs-unleashed-by-trump-8969834">&lsquo;To meet PM Modi&rsquo;: JD Vance to visit India with second family &ndash; personal visit or talks on tariffs unleashed by Trump?</a>
The sources also said that just hours after landing in India, Vance and family are scheduled to visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and could also go to a shopping complex selling traditional Indian handcrafted goods.&nbsp;
<h2>The schedule </h2>
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/college-football-watch-video-us-vice-president-jd-vance-fumbles-osu-national-championship-trophy-white-house-visit-then-says-i-decided-to-break-it-8965107">WATCH - US vice president JD Vance fumbles OSU's national championship trophy then says 'I decided to break it'</a>
There are reports that PM Modi will host Vance for talks that are expected to focus on an early finalisation of the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement.&nbsp;
After this, the Indian PM is likely to host the US VP and other officials for dinner.&nbsp;
Sources familiar with the matter told NDTV that Vance and his family leave for Jaipur on Monday night.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oops-video-shows-moment-vance-dropped-college-football-trophy-so-i-decided-to-break-it-8962625">Oops! Video shows moment Vance dropped college football trophy: '...so I decided to break it'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World |  India News | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the American Vice President JD Vance and his Indian origin wife Usha Vance on Monday (April 21) after a discussion of key issues such as tariffs with the US VP.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the American Vice President JD Vance and his Indian origin wife Usha Vance on Monday (April 21) after a discussion of key issues such as tariffs with the US VP. The US vice president, his wife, Usha, and their three children -- Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel -- are scheduled to land at the Palam airbase here at 10 am on Monday on a four-day India visit. The couple is likely to visit Delhi's Akshardham temple. Also read: 'Fake Christian': JD Vance slammed for sharing Good Friday wishes BECAUSE he has Hindu wife The US VP and his family are expected to be welcomed by a senior Indian Union minister on their arrival. Apart from Delhi, the family is also scheduled to visit Jaipur and Agra. Vance is likely to be accompanied by at least five senior officials. The officials are reportedly likely from the Pentagon and the State Department, NDTV reported. Also read: ‘To meet PM Modi’: JD Vance to visit India with second family – personal visit or talks on tariffs unleashed by Trump? The sources also said that just hours after landing in India, Vance and family are scheduled to visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and could also go to a shopping complex selling traditional Indian handcrafted goods. The schedule Also read: WATCH - US vice president JD Vance fumbles OSU's national championship trophy then says 'I decided to break it' There are reports that PM Modi will host Vance for talks that are expected to focus on an early finalisation of the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement. After this, the Indian PM is likely to host the US VP and other officials for dinner. Sources familiar with the matter told NDTV that Vance and his family leave for Jaipur on Monday night. Also read: Oops! Video shows moment Vance dropped college football trophy: '...so I decided to break it' (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi to host JD Vance and wife Usha during their 4-day visit to India

US Vice President JD Vance was trolled on April 18 for extending Good Friday wishes as netizens called him out for having a Hindu wife.&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X, Vance wrote, "I&rsquo;m grateful every day for this job, but particularly today, where my official duties have brought me to Rome on Good Friday. I had a great meeting with Prime Minister Meloni and her team, and will head to church soon with my family in this beautiful city."&nbsp;
"I wish all Christians all over the world, but particularly those back home in the US, a blessed Good Friday. He died so that we might live," Vance added in his post.&nbsp;
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I&rsquo;m grateful every day for this job, but particularly today where my official duties have brought me to Rome on Good Friday. I had a great meeting with Prime Minister Meloni and her team, and will head to church soon with my family in this beautiful city. I wish all Christians&hellip;
&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1913232585334931469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>'Your wife is Hindu'</h2>
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Vance's Good Friday post gained momentum online as netizens started thrashing him for being a "fake Christian as his wife is Hindu.&nbsp;
"Your wife is Hindu," one of the X users comments on the post.
One user shared the wedding photo of JD Vance and Indian-origin Usha Vance with a caption, "Your based Christian VP."&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, one wrote, "Says the fake Christian who doesn&rsquo;t care about the Bible or the Constitution. You&rsquo;d deport Jesus if you could."&nbsp;
"fake words from a fake Christian," one wrote.&nbsp;
<h2>'Normalising Indian hate'</h2>
This is not the first time Usha Vance has been targeted for her faith and Indian identity. Recently, she was seen talking about a normalised Indian hate in America as she said, "Do I think it's great when people talk about 'normalising Indian hate' or something like that? Absolutely not. I think it's terrible."&nbsp;
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"I think it's our relationship to this information that is potentially new," the US second lady said in an interview with The Free Press.&nbsp;

World | India News | US Vice President JD Vance was trolled on April 18 for extending Good Friday wishes as netizens called him out for having a Hindu wife.

US Vice President JD Vance was trolled on April 18 for extending Good Friday wishes as netizens called him out for having a Hindu wife. Taking to the social media platform X, Vance wrote, "I’m grateful every day for this job, but particularly today, where my official duties have brought me to Rome on Good Friday. I had a great meeting with Prime Minister Meloni and her team, and will head to church soon with my family in this beautiful city." "I wish all Christians all over the world, but particularly those back home in the US, a blessed Good Friday. He died so that we might live," Vance added in his post. I’m grateful every day for this job, but particularly today where my official duties have brought me to Rome on Good Friday. I had a great meeting with Prime Minister Meloni and her team, and will head to church soon with my family in this beautiful city. I wish all Christians… — JD Vance (@JDVance) April 18, 2025 Also read: ‘To meet PM Modi’: JD Vance to visit India with second family – personal visit or talks on tariffs unleashed by Trump? 'Your wife is Hindu' Also read: 'Sort of absurd': Zelensky, Vance’s relationship hits new low; US VP hits back after Ukraine accuses US of siding with Russia Vance's Good Friday post gained momentum online as netizens started thrashing him for being a "fake Christian as his wife is Hindu. "Your wife is Hindu," one of the X users comments on the post. One user shared the wedding photo of JD Vance and Indian-origin Usha Vance with a caption, "Your based Christian VP." Also read: WATCH - US vice president JD Vance fumbles OSU's national championship trophy then says 'I decided to break it' Meanwhile, one wrote, "Says the fake Christian who doesn’t care about the Bible or the Constitution. You’d deport Jesus if you could." "fake words from a fake Christian," one wrote. 'Normalising Indian hate' This is not the first time Usha Vance has been targeted for her faith and Indian identity. Recently, she was seen talking about a normalised Indian hate in America as she said, "Do I think it's great when people talk about 'normalising Indian hate' or something like that? Absolutely not. I think it's terrible." Also read: North Korea is building its largest, most advanced warship ever, reveal satellite photos "I think it's our relationship to this information that is potentially new," the US second lady said in an interview with The Free Press.

'Fake Christian': JD Vance slammed for sharing Good Friday wishes BECAUSE he has Hindu wife

US President JD Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21, the first day of his four-day India visit. This marks Vance’s first official trip to India since taking office.

India moves to avoid US tariffs

US Vice President JD Vance will visit India and Italy from April 18 to April 24 along with the second family, the White House announced on Wednesday (Apr 16). Vance will discuss matters concerning economic and geopolitical priorities with the leaders from both nations. This comes amid the global trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump.
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Vance will first travel to Italy this week and then to India, a spokesperson for the vice president confirmed. He will be accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and three children &ndash; Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel &ndash; during the week-long trip.
<h2>Vance&rsquo;s trip to India</h2>
Vance will hold meetings with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the statement released by the White House. He will visit three locations in India, including New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, Indian officials are working to wrap up tariff talks with the US in six weeks, Bloomberg News reported, citing a senior New Delhi official.
Although Vance&rsquo;s visit to India is likely to be more of a private trip, it will also carry official components, the report added.
The vice president and the second family will also take part in activities at the cultural sites of India.
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<h2>Vance to meet Italian PM Meloni</h2>
The US vice president is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome before heading to meet the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. He will participate in ceremonies ahead of Easter Sunday.
Following Meloni&rsquo;s meeting with Vance, she will head to Washington to meet Trump at the White House on Thursday (Apr 16). The talks will be focused on securing tariff relief for the European Union.
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Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on major trade partners of the US, sending shockwaves in global markets. However, he announced a 90-day pause for several nations, giving them a chance to negotiate deals. A lower 10 per cent rate is in place for most nations.

Meanwhile, Indian officials are working to wrap up tariff talks with the US in six weeks, Bloomberg News reported, citing a senior New Delhi official. World | India News

US Vice President JD Vance will visit India and Italy from April 18 to April 24 along with the second family, the White House announced on Wednesday (Apr 16). Vance will discuss matters concerning economic and geopolitical priorities with the leaders from both nations. This comes amid the global trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump. Also read | 'Sort of absurd': Zelensky, Vance’s relationship hits new low; US VP hits back after Ukraine accuses US of siding with Russia Vance will first travel to Italy this week and then to India, a spokesperson for the vice president confirmed. He will be accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and three children – Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel – during the week-long trip. Vance’s trip to India Vance will hold meetings with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the statement released by the White House. He will visit three locations in India, including New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. Also read | WATCH - US vice president JD Vance fumbles OSU's national championship trophy then says 'I decided to break it' Meanwhile, Indian officials are working to wrap up tariff talks with the US in six weeks, Bloomberg News reported, citing a senior New Delhi official. Although Vance’s visit to India is likely to be more of a private trip, it will also carry official components, the report added. The vice president and the second family will also take part in activities at the cultural sites of India. Also read | Oops! Video shows moment Vance dropped college football trophy: '...so I decided to break it' Vance to meet Italian PM Meloni The US vice president is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome before heading to meet the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. He will participate in ceremonies ahead of Easter Sunday. Following Meloni’s meeting with Vance, she will head to Washington to meet Trump at the White House on Thursday (Apr 16). The talks will be focused on securing tariff relief for the European Union. Watch | India-US trade: Phase-1 talks advance, in-person in May Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on major trade partners of the US, sending shockwaves in global markets. However, he announced a 90-day pause for several nations, giving them a chance to negotiate deals. A lower 10 per cent rate is in place for most nations.

‘To meet PM Modi’: JD Vance to visit India with second family – personal visit or talks on tariffs unleashed by Trump?

Ukrainian President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-started-it-biden-blew-it-zelenskys-incompetent-trump-blames-three-people-for-millions-of-deaths-in-ukraine-war-8962151" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Volodymyr Zelensky</a> and US Vice President JD Vance have once again clashed their metaphorical swords, with both leaders trading sharp words over America&rsquo;s role in the war against Russia.
Speaking on 15 April, Vance hit back at recent comments made by Zelensky, calling it &ldquo;absurd&rdquo; to claim that the United States is siding with Moscow. &ldquo;I think it's sort of absurd for Zelensky to tell the (American) government, which is currently keeping his entire government and war effort together, that we are somehow on the side of the Russians,&rdquo; Vance told Reuters.
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His comments followed an earlier interview in which Zelensky accused the US vice president of echoing Kremlin narratives and attempting to justify Russia&rsquo;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
<h2>'A shift in reality'</h2>
Zelensky, in an interview with CBS News, reflected on his strained meeting with Vance at the White House on 28 February. He described a &ldquo;shift in tone, a shift in reality,&rdquo; and criticised Vance&rsquo;s unwillingness to acknowledge the suffering caused by the war.
During the Oval Office meeting, Zelensky invited Vance to Ukraine to witness the devastation firsthand. Vance declined the offer, accusing Kyiv of organising &ldquo;propaganda tours&rdquo; for Western officials to manipulate views on the war.
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<h2>A long-standing divide</h2>
Vance, a key figure in the Trump administration's "America First" agenda, has long argued against US military aid to Ukraine. He says continued support places an unnecessary burden on American taxpayers and distracts from domestic issues.
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Vance has been criticised for downplaying the conflict&rsquo;s importance and repeating arguments seen as favourable to Russia. Just days after the war began, he said he &ldquo;doesn't care about Ukraine,&rdquo; a comment he has stood by, saying his focus is on protecting US interests.
"That doesn't mean you morally support the Russian cause, or that you support the full-scale invasion," Vance explained. 
"But you do have to try to understand what are their strategic red lines, in the same way that you have to try to understand what the Ukrainians are trying to get out of the conflict," he added.
<h2>Zelensky warns of Russia&rsquo;s true intentions</h2>
Zelensky, however, has remained firm in his warnings. He insists that Russia is not interested in dialogue but in domination and that Ukraine&rsquo;s only hope lies in continued Western backing, military, financial, and political.
The disagreement between the two leaders highlights the growing divide between Kyiv and parts of the Trump administration, with Vance&rsquo;s latest comments marking another low in their troubled relationship.

World: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with CBS News, reflected on his strained meeting with Vance at the White House on 28 February.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance have once again clashed their metaphorical swords, with both leaders trading sharp words over America’s role in the war against Russia. Speaking on 15 April, Vance hit back at recent comments made by Zelensky, calling it “absurd” to claim that the United States is siding with Moscow. “I think it's sort of absurd for Zelensky to tell the (American) government, which is currently keeping his entire government and war effort together, that we are somehow on the side of the Russians,” Vance told Reuters. Also read: ‘Putin started it, Biden blew it, Zelensky's incompetent’: Trump blames 'three people' for millions of deaths in Ukraine war His comments followed an earlier interview in which Zelensky accused the US vice president of echoing Kremlin narratives and attempting to justify Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 'A shift in reality' Zelensky, in an interview with CBS News, reflected on his strained meeting with Vance at the White House on 28 February. He described a “shift in tone, a shift in reality,” and criticised Vance’s unwillingness to acknowledge the suffering caused by the war. During the Oval Office meeting, Zelensky invited Vance to Ukraine to witness the devastation firsthand. Vance declined the offer, accusing Kyiv of organising “propaganda tours” for Western officials to manipulate views on the war. Also read: ‘I just got here’: Trump insists Russia-Ukraine War ‘not his war,’ slams Zelensky, Biden for ‘absolutely horrible job’ A long-standing divide Vance, a key figure in the Trump administration's "America First" agenda, has long argued against US military aid to Ukraine. He says continued support places an unnecessary burden on American taxpayers and distracts from domestic issues. Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Vance has been criticised for downplaying the conflict’s importance and repeating arguments seen as favourable to Russia. Just days after the war began, he said he “doesn't care about Ukraine,” a comment he has stood by, saying his focus is on protecting US interests. "That doesn't mean you morally support the Russian cause, or that you support the full-scale invasion," Vance explained. "But you do have to try to understand what are their strategic red lines, in the same way that you have to try to understand what the Ukrainians are trying to get out of the conflict," he added. Zelensky warns of Russia’s true intentions Zelensky, however, has remained firm in his warnings. He insists that Russia is not interested in dialogue but in domination and that Ukraine’s only hope lies in continued Western backing, military, financial, and political. The disagreement between the two leaders highlights the growing divide between Kyiv and parts of the Trump administration, with Vance’s latest comments marking another low in their troubled relationship.

'Sort of absurd': Zelensky, Vance’s relationship hits new low; US VP hits back after Ukraine accuses US of siding with Russia

US vice president JD Vance completed the White House visit of national college football champions Ohio State University by fumbling their championship trophy. The incident happened on Monday (Apr 14) when Vance, trusted to run the country in case of emergencies as number 2 to Donald Trump, tried to lift the trophy.
He grabbed it from top, without realising that it is a two-part trophy. He picked up the football shaped top and the bottom dropped on the ground and started rolling away.
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Vance was helped by OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson and coach Ryan Day to put the pieces back and then try and pick up again.
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Vance, who himself is an OSU alumni, said after video started circulating on social media: "I didn't want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it," he wrote on X.
Trump, meanwhile, credited OSU to win the trophy despite the 'adversity' - hinting at their loss against unranked Michigan in November last year.
Vance, in his speech before fumbling the trophy, said: I don't know who let the guy over in the corner here, in a Michigan hat, into this celebration. But I'm about to tell the Secret Service, 'You've got a dangerous weapon, sir.'"
Teams which win national championships at college and pro level are often invited to White House to honour their achievement. In Donald Trump's first term as president though, many winners decided against it or were not invited by the White House.
In the second term, however, the things seem to have changed a bit as the teams look open to visit the White House. Super Bowl winners Philadelphia Eagles have been extended an invitation which they have accepted and the White House recently hosted LA Dodgers to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory.

The incident happened on Monday (Apr 14) when Vance, trusted to run the country in case of emergencies, tried to lift OSU's national championship trophy. Sports NFL

US vice president JD Vance completed the White House visit of national college football champions Ohio State University by fumbling their championship trophy. The incident happened on Monday (Apr 14) when Vance, trusted to run the country in case of emergencies as number 2 to Donald Trump, tried to lift the trophy. He grabbed it from top, without realising that it is a two-part trophy. He picked up the football shaped top and the bottom dropped on the ground and started rolling away. Also Read - WNBA Draft 2025 | Hailey Van Lith stuns with her looks as she gets picked 11th overall by Chicago Sky Vance was helped by OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson and coach Ryan Day to put the pieces back and then try and pick up again. The CFP National Championship Trophy falls apart as VP JD Vance tries to hold it aloft at the White House. pic.twitter.com/XYmZRnCsK0 — Philip Melanchthon Wegmann (@PhilipWegmann) April 14, 2025 Vance, who himself is an OSU alumni, said after video started circulating on social media: "I didn't want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it," he wrote on X. Trump, meanwhile, credited OSU to win the trophy despite the 'adversity' - hinting at their loss against unranked Michigan in November last year. Vance, in his speech before fumbling the trophy, said: I don't know who let the guy over in the corner here, in a Michigan hat, into this celebration. But I'm about to tell the Secret Service, 'You've got a dangerous weapon, sir.'" Teams which win national championships at college and pro level are often invited to White House to honour their achievement. In Donald Trump's first term as president though, many winners decided against it or were not invited by the White House. In the second term, however, the things seem to have changed a bit as the teams look open to visit the White House. Super Bowl winners Philadelphia Eagles have been extended an invitation which they have accepted and the White House recently hosted LA Dodgers to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory.

WATCH - US vice president JD Vance fumbles OSU's national championship trophy then says 'I decided to break it'

The U.S. military has fired Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of its Pituffik base in Greenland, for reportedly sending an email distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s criticism of Denmark, stating it would not tolerate any pushback against President Donald Trump&rsquo;s agenda.
Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell announced late Thursday that Meyers had been removed from her post, explaining that &ldquo;actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump&rsquo;s agenda will not be tolerated.&rdquo; The US military&rsquo;s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers had been removed from her role at Pituffik Space Base due to a &ldquo;loss of confidence in her ability to lead&rdquo;. The Space Force&rsquo;s statement also said that Col. Shawn Lee was replacing her. It added, &ldquo;Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties.&rdquo; Vance had travelled to the Pituffik military base with a US delegation on March 28, amid repeated threats from Trump to seize Greenland, a self-ruling Danish territory rich in critical minerals and situated in a key strategic Arctic location. Vance had said Denmark had &ldquo;not done a good job&rdquo; for Greenlanders and had not spent enough on security, suggesting the territory would be safer under US protection due to perceived threats from China and Russia. On March 31, Meyers sent an email to base personnel distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s visit three days ago, according to the independent news organisation, Military.com. In the mail, Meyers said she had spent the weekend reflecting on how Vance&rsquo;s remarks might have affected those stationed at the base even as the White House kept talking about acquiring the massive island from Denmark. Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sam-altman-shares-his-ai-generated-cricketer-avatar-in-india-jersey-internet-sees-biz-strategy-roasts-him-8929622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Altman shares his AI-generated cricketer avatar in India jersey; internet sees biz strategy, roasts him</a> &ldquo;I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base,&rdquo; Meyers wrote. &ldquo;I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly &mdash; together,&rdquo; she added. Parnell did not specify the reason for Meyers&rsquo; dismissal, but included a link to the Military.com article in the statement.
After Vance&rsquo;s visit, Danish Foreign Minister Lars L&oslash;kke Rasmussen said, &ldquo;We are open to criticisms, but let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it&rsquo;s being delivered.&rdquo; Greenland's new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has called Trump&rsquo;s overtures &ldquo;a threat to our political independence&rdquo; and said Greenland is not for sale.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-78-to-undergo-checkup-says-never-felt-better-will-his-reports-be-made-public-8951391" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Trump, 78, to undergo checkup, says &lsquo;never felt better&rsquo;; will his reports be made public?</a> Both Greenland and Denmark have presented a united front, opposing any annexation of the autonomous territory. The US has maintained a security interest in Greenland for long and has a military presence on the island.

World: The US military’s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers had been removed from her role at Pituffik Space Base due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead”. It also said that Col. Shawn Lee was replacing her.

The U.S. military has fired Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of its Pituffik base in Greenland, for reportedly sending an email distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark, stating it would not tolerate any pushback against President Donald Trump’s agenda. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell announced late Thursday that Meyers had been removed from her post, explaining that “actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated.” The US military’s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers had been removed from her role at Pituffik Space Base due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead”. The Space Force’s statement also said that Col. Shawn Lee was replacing her. It added, “Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties.” Vance had travelled to the Pituffik military base with a US delegation on March 28, amid repeated threats from Trump to seize Greenland, a self-ruling Danish territory rich in critical minerals and situated in a key strategic Arctic location. Vance had said Denmark had “not done a good job” for Greenlanders and had not spent enough on security, suggesting the territory would be safer under US protection due to perceived threats from China and Russia. On March 31, Meyers sent an email to base personnel distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance’s visit three days ago, according to the independent news organisation, Military.com. In the mail, Meyers said she had spent the weekend reflecting on how Vance’s remarks might have affected those stationed at the base even as the White House kept talking about acquiring the massive island from Denmark. Also Read | Sam Altman shares his AI-generated cricketer avatar in India jersey; internet sees biz strategy, roasts him “I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base,” Meyers wrote. “I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly — together,” she added. Parnell did not specify the reason for Meyers’ dismissal, but included a link to the Military.com article in the statement. After Vance’s visit, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said, “We are open to criticisms, but let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it’s being delivered.” Greenland's new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has called Trump’s overtures “a threat to our political independence” and said Greenland is not for sale. Also Read | Trump, 78, to undergo checkup, says ‘never felt better’; will his reports be made public? Both Greenland and Denmark have presented a united front, opposing any annexation of the autonomous territory. The US has maintained a security interest in Greenland for long and has a military presence on the island.

Pentagon fires Greenland base commander over criticism of VP JD Vance’s visit

US President Donald Trump has said that he is not joking about running for the presidency again and there are 'methods' for doing so. While the US Constitution under the 22nd Amendment bars any individual from running for the presidency for the third time, Trump supporters have said that the law can be interpreted differently as well. While any such maneuver would invite legal challenges, and courts would be asked to interpret the meaning of the 22nd Amendment, Trump and his supporters have been reiterating their stance.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed?</h2>
The 22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once."
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It is almost impossible to change the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution. A two-thirds approval from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as approval from three-quarters of the country's state-level governments, is required.&nbsp;
The Republican Party controls the Congress but does not have the numbers required to change the Amendment. The Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats in the Senate, and 218 of 435 seats in the House &mdash; well short of the 67 and 290 votes needed for passing a constitutional amendment in the Senate and the House, respectively.
An amendment can also be proposed by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. However, the Democrats control 18 out of the 50 state legislatures.
<h2>Can Trump be the President despite the 22nd Amendment?</h2>
"A lot of people want me to do it...I&rsquo;m not joking," Trump said to NBC News. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, "There are methods which you could do it."&nbsp;
His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'.&nbsp;
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When Trump was asked in a recent interview if Vice President JD Vance would run for the top job, and then pass the baton to him, he said, &ldquo;Well, that&rsquo;s one.&rdquo; So, hypothetically, if US Vice President JD Vance runs and wins for the presidency in 2028, he could be sworn in the White House only to resign and let Trump take over.&nbsp;
Another method of being the president for the third time can be if Republicans controlled the House. The speaker is elected by members of the House, and need not himself be a member of Congress. In that scenario, Trump could be elected as speaker, and then, if the president and vice president agreed to step aside, Trump could become president.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Andy Ogles, a Republican in the House of Representatives, introduced a resolution in January this year to allow a president to serve up to three terms as long the terms are not consecutive. Trump won in 2016, lost in 2020, and won again in 2024. Ogles' proposal became the talk of the town but has not made any significant progress legally. However, other Republican lawmakers can move a similar resolution in the future in favour of Trump's third term.&nbsp;
Another report has suggested that Trump may run for vice-presidency and while being the vice president, he may act as the de-facto president.
<h2>Has any US president run the third term?</h2>
Former President Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) won four consecutive presidential elections in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He died in 1945, just months into his fourth term.
Previous to this, the two-term tradition was followed as a tradition. Roosevelt's violation of the two-term tradition prompted Congress andt he states to turn it into a formal matter of constitutional law.&nbsp;
Political scientist and term limit scholar Michael Korzi, in a report, also said that the nation&rsquo;s third president Thomas Jefferson had spoken in favour of a two-term limit for presidents and saw little distinction between "a long-serving executive in an elective position and a hereditary monarch."
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | US President Donald Trump wants to become president again and despite the 22nd Amendment setting a two-term limit, here's how Trump can do it

US President Donald Trump has said that he is not joking about running for the presidency again and there are 'methods' for doing so. While the US Constitution under the 22nd Amendment bars any individual from running for the presidency for the third time, Trump supporters have said that the law can be interpreted differently as well. While any such maneuver would invite legal challenges, and courts would be asked to interpret the meaning of the 22nd Amendment, Trump and his supporters have been reiterating their stance. What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed? The 22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once." Read more | Trump-Putin friendship rift? Russia issues chilling warning after POTUS's threat to bomb Iran nuclear facilities It is almost impossible to change the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution. A two-thirds approval from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as approval from three-quarters of the country's state-level governments, is required. The Republican Party controls the Congress but does not have the numbers required to change the Amendment. The Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats in the Senate, and 218 of 435 seats in the House — well short of the 67 and 290 votes needed for passing a constitutional amendment in the Senate and the House, respectively. An amendment can also be proposed by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. However, the Democrats control 18 out of the 50 state legislatures. Can Trump be the President despite the 22nd Amendment? "A lot of people want me to do it...I’m not joking," Trump said to NBC News. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, "There are methods which you could do it." His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'. Read more | Trump suffers setback as democrat Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin supreme court despite Musk's millions When Trump was asked in a recent interview if Vice President JD Vance would run for the top job, and then pass the baton to him, he said, “Well, that’s one.” So, hypothetically, if US Vice President JD Vance runs and wins for the presidency in 2028, he could be sworn in the White House only to resign and let Trump take over. Another method of being the president for the third time can be if Republicans controlled the House. The speaker is elected by members of the House, and need not himself be a member of Congress. In that scenario, Trump could be elected as speaker, and then, if the president and vice president agreed to step aside, Trump could become president. Read more | Price hikes incoming! Here’s how Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will affect your groceries Moreover, Andy Ogles, a Republican in the House of Representatives, introduced a resolution in January this year to allow a president to serve up to three terms as long the terms are not consecutive. Trump won in 2016, lost in 2020, and won again in 2024. Ogles' proposal became the talk of the town but has not made any significant progress legally. However, other Republican lawmakers can move a similar resolution in the future in favour of Trump's third term. Another report has suggested that Trump may run for vice-presidency and while being the vice president, he may act as the de-facto president. Has any US president run the third term? Former President Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) won four consecutive presidential elections in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He died in 1945, just months into his fourth term. Previous to this, the two-term tradition was followed as a tradition. Roosevelt's violation of the two-term tradition prompted Congress andt he states to turn it into a formal matter of constitutional law. Political scientist and term limit scholar Michael Korzi, in a report, also said that the nation’s third president Thomas Jefferson had spoken in favour of a two-term limit for presidents and saw little distinction between "a long-serving executive in an elective position and a hereditary monarch." Watch | Democrat Cory Booker breaks record, slams Trump’s 'unconstitutional' actions in 25-hour marathon speech (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump serious about running a third term. What 'methods' is he hinting at?

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (April 1) defended the deportation of &lsquo;innocent&rsquo; Maryland father to El Salvador prison.&nbsp;
The US government accidentally deported a man to Trump's "favourite" El Salvador prison due to an "administrative error", according to legal papers filed on Monday.&nbsp;
Kilmer Abrego-Garcia had a protected status, but Vance defended his deportation, with the Trump administration saying that they can't do anything to get him back.&nbsp;
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Vance took to X, saying that the move was justified and that the man was a member of MS-13.&nbsp;
"My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn&rsquo;t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here," Vance said.&nbsp;
"My further comment is that it&rsquo;s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize," he added in his post.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn&rsquo;t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here. My further comment is that it&rsquo;s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize. <a href="https://t.co/cPnloeyXYk">https://t.co/cPnloeyXYk</a>
&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1906934067607556440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
The US vice president was also criticised for the deportation, with one netizen calling him "disgusting" and a "shameless LIAR".&nbsp;
&ldquo;Trump&rsquo;s administration (minus Vance,) ADMITTED they mistakenly deported a Maryland father, an immigrant with protected legal status, to El Salvador. Now, they claim U.S. courts lack jurisdiction to return him home. 😡 This is DISGUSTING. This is NOT America,&rdquo; the netizen posted.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Why did the administration itself admit the deportation was an error if now the new line is to defend it (with an error itself, the guy was not convicted of a crime),&rdquo; a second user commented.
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The US government admitted that "on March 15, although ICE was aware of his protection from removal to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador because of an administrative error."
Garcia lives in Maryland with his wife and five-year-old child, who is autistic and intellectually disabled.&nbsp;
Last week, Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and their legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Maryland and called for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to ensure his return to the US.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Abrego-Garcia had a protected status, but Vance defended his deportation, with the Trump administration saying that they can't do anything to get him back.

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (April 1) defended the deportation of ‘innocent’ Maryland father to El Salvador prison. The US government accidentally deported a man to Trump's "favourite" El Salvador prison due to an "administrative error", according to legal papers filed on Monday. Kilmer Abrego-Garcia had a protected status, but Vance defended his deportation, with the Trump administration saying that they can't do anything to get him back. Also read: US sends more prisoners to El Salvador despite court dispute Vance took to X, saying that the move was justified and that the man was a member of MS-13. "My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here," Vance said. "My further comment is that it’s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize," he added in his post. Also read: 'If you commit crimes against America...': DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns as she visits Trump's fav El Salvador prison My comment is that according to the court document you apparently didn’t read he was a convicted MS-13 gang member with no legal right to be here. My further comment is that it’s gross to get fired up about gang members getting deported while ignoring citizens they victimize. https://t.co/cPnloeyXYk — JD Vance (@JDVance) April 1, 2025 The US vice president was also criticised for the deportation, with one netizen calling him "disgusting" and a "shameless LIAR". “Trump’s administration (minus Vance,) ADMITTED they mistakenly deported a Maryland father, an immigrant with protected legal status, to El Salvador. Now, they claim U.S. courts lack jurisdiction to return him home. 😡 This is DISGUSTING. This is NOT America,” the netizen posted. “Why did the administration itself admit the deportation was an error if now the new line is to defend it (with an error itself, the guy was not convicted of a crime),” a second user commented. Also read: ‘Could get jailed in El Salvador prisons’: Trump threatens ‘terrorists’ harming Musk, Tesla with 20-year jail The US government admitted that "on March 15, although ICE was aware of his protection from removal to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador because of an administrative error." Garcia lives in Maryland with his wife and five-year-old child, who is autistic and intellectually disabled. Last week, Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and their legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Maryland and called for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to ensure his return to the US. Also read: ‘Heads shaved, stripped down...’: How horribly inmates are treated in El Salvador’s mega prison (With inputs from agencies)

'Convicted MS-13 gang member': JD Vance defends deportation of Maryland father to Trump's fav El Salvador prison

Denmark has responded sharply to US Vice President JD Vance after he accused Copenhagen of neglecting Greenland. His comments, made during a visit to the Pituffik Space Base in north-west Greenland, were seen by both Denmark and Greenland&rsquo;s capital Nuuk as provocative.
<h2>What did JD Vance say?</h2>
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Vance stated, &ldquo;Our message to Denmark is very simple: you have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have underinvested in the people of Greenland, and you have underinvested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;I think Greenland understands that the United States should own it. And if Denmark and the EU don&rsquo;t understand it, we have to explain it to them. We need Greenland. Very importantly, for international security, we have to have Greenland,&rdquo; Vance said.
When asked about whether force might be used, Vance replied that he didn&rsquo;t think it would be necessary. &ldquo;We think this makes sense, and because we think the people of Greenland are rational and good, we think we&rsquo;re going to be able to cut a deal, Donald Trump-style, to ensure the security of this territory but also the United States of America.&rdquo;
<h2>How did Denmark react?</h2>
Danish Foreign Minister Lars L&oslash;kke Rasmussen took to social media on Saturday to voice his disapproval. &ldquo;We are open to criticisms, but let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it&rsquo;s being delivered,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
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&ldquo;This is not how you speak to your close allies, and I still consider Denmark and the United States to be close allies,&rdquo; he added.
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland&rsquo;s incoming prime minister, urged solidarity. &ldquo;It is very important that we put aside our disagreements and differences &hellip; because only in this way will we be able to cope with the heavy pressure we are exposed to from outside,&rdquo; he said.
Denmark&rsquo;s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also responded to Vance&rsquo;s statements. &ldquo;For many years, we have stood by the Americans in very difficult situations,&rdquo; she said, referencing Denmark&rsquo;s military involvement alongside the US in Iraq and Afghanistan. &ldquo;The vice president&rsquo;s reference to Denmark is not accurate,&rdquo; she added. 
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Officials from both Denmark and Greenland, with the backing of the European Union, have made it clear that the US will not gain control of the territory. Prime Minister Frederiksen recently accused Washington of placing &ldquo;unacceptable pressure&rdquo; on both Denmark and Greenland, saying, &ldquo;It is pressure that we will resist.&rdquo;
President Donald Trump and his administration have insisted Greenland is crucial to US security interests. Trump has not ruled out the use of force to secure the island, while Vance doubled down on the position during the visit.
Greenland, which was once a Danish colony, is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Foreign affairs and defence remain under Copenhagen&rsquo;s control.
Vance visited Greenland with his wife Usha and a group of officials, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Utah Senator Mike Lee, and Julia Nesheiwat, Waltz&rsquo;s wife and former homeland security adviser.
The Pituffik base, formerly known as Thule Air Base, plays a key role in the US missile defence system. Its Arctic location puts it in the path of any potential missile launches from Russia, and it also serves as a vital hub for air and submarine surveillance.
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In January, Denmark pledged nearly &pound;1.5 billion to strengthen its presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic, which includes acquiring new vessels and surveillance systems.
Despite the desire for full independence shared by all of Greenland&rsquo;s political parties, none support the idea of becoming an American territory.
Just before Vance&rsquo;s visit, political leaders in Greenland formed a four-party coalition government to demonstrate unity. The agreement, signed by four of the five main parties, opens with a clear message, &ldquo;Greenland belongs to us.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen took to social media on Saturday to voice his disapproval. “We are open to criticisms, but let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it’s being delivered,” he wrote on X.

Denmark has responded sharply to US Vice President JD Vance after he accused Copenhagen of neglecting Greenland. His comments, made during a visit to the Pituffik Space Base in north-west Greenland, were seen by both Denmark and Greenland’s capital Nuuk as provocative. What did JD Vance say? Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Vance stated, “Our message to Denmark is very simple: you have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have underinvested in the people of Greenland, and you have underinvested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass.” Also read: ‘You failed to keep it safe’: JD Vance blasts Denmark during first US vice-presidential visit to Greenland “I think Greenland understands that the United States should own it. And if Denmark and the EU don’t understand it, we have to explain it to them. We need Greenland. Very importantly, for international security, we have to have Greenland,” Vance said. When asked about whether force might be used, Vance replied that he didn’t think it would be necessary. “We think this makes sense, and because we think the people of Greenland are rational and good, we think we’re going to be able to cut a deal, Donald Trump-style, to ensure the security of this territory but also the United States of America.” How did Denmark react? Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen took to social media on Saturday to voice his disapproval. “We are open to criticisms, but let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it’s being delivered,” he wrote on X. Also read: Trump says the US must take over Greenland for ‘world peace’, warns China and Russia are ‘all over it’ “This is not how you speak to your close allies, and I still consider Denmark and the United States to be close allies,” he added. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s incoming prime minister, urged solidarity. “It is very important that we put aside our disagreements and differences … because only in this way will we be able to cope with the heavy pressure we are exposed to from outside,” he said. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also responded to Vance’s statements. “For many years, we have stood by the Americans in very difficult situations,” she said, referencing Denmark’s military involvement alongside the US in Iraq and Afghanistan. “The vice president’s reference to Denmark is not accurate,” she added. Also read: ‘Cold reception’ awaits JD Vance, wife Usha in Greenland as scaled-back trip draws global attention: What to know Officials from both Denmark and Greenland, with the backing of the European Union, have made it clear that the US will not gain control of the territory. Prime Minister Frederiksen recently accused Washington of placing “unacceptable pressure” on both Denmark and Greenland, saying, “It is pressure that we will resist.” President Donald Trump and his administration have insisted Greenland is crucial to US security interests. Trump has not ruled out the use of force to secure the island, while Vance doubled down on the position during the visit. Greenland, which was once a Danish colony, is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Foreign affairs and defence remain under Copenhagen’s control. Vance visited Greenland with his wife Usha and a group of officials, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Utah Senator Mike Lee, and Julia Nesheiwat, Waltz’s wife and former homeland security adviser. The Pituffik base, formerly known as Thule Air Base, plays a key role in the US missile defence system. Its Arctic location puts it in the path of any potential missile launches from Russia, and it also serves as a vital hub for air and submarine surveillance. Also read: 'Make America Go Away' hats take a swipe at Trump's MAGA ahead of JD Vance's Greenland visit In January, Denmark pledged nearly £1.5 billion to strengthen its presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic, which includes acquiring new vessels and surveillance systems. Despite the desire for full independence shared by all of Greenland’s political parties, none support the idea of becoming an American territory. Just before Vance’s visit, political leaders in Greenland formed a four-party coalition government to demonstrate unity. The agreement, signed by four of the five main parties, opens with a clear message, “Greenland belongs to us.” (With inputs from agencies)

'This is not how you speak': Denmark slams JD Vance after US VP says US should ‘own’ Greenland

Vice President JD Vance, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and senior personnel official Sergio Gor reportedly urged President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> to dismiss National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. 
The pressure followed a controversy sparked by Waltz&rsquo;s inclusion of a journalist in a private Signal chat discussing military plans, an act that drew sharp criticism from both sides of the political aisle, according to Politico.
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Two individuals familiar with the matter told the outlet that Trump accepted Waltz had made a serious error, describing the situation as &ldquo;embarrassing.&rdquo; However, he was reluctant to sack him, reportedly saying he didn&rsquo;t want to hand a victory to his critics. &ldquo;They don&rsquo;t want to give the press a scalp,&rdquo; one White House insider said.
Still, the sources said that Waltz&rsquo;s future in the role might be limited. One suggested, &ldquo;They&rsquo;ll stick by him for now, but he&rsquo;ll be gone in a couple weeks.&rdquo;
A spokesperson for Waltz pushed back strongly on the Politico report, saying, &ldquo;The chattering of unnamed sources should be treated with the scepticism of gossip from people lacking the integrity to attach their names.&rdquo;
Brian Hughes, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, also stood by Waltz, &ldquo;Mike Waltz serves at the pleasure of President Trump, and the president has voiced his support for Mike. The entire National Security leadership team has led a successful and effective counter-terrorism mission, and that is what media and Democrats are trying to obscure.&rdquo;
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The controversy stems from a recent article by The Atlantic&rsquo;s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, who revealed that Waltz had added him to a group chat where military discussions about potential strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen were taking place.
In the fallout, the administration gave mixed messages. Waltz insisted that a staff member hadn&rsquo;t added Goldberg to the chat, while Trump suggested otherwise, saying it was likely a staffer&rsquo;s fault.
Waltz also denied having a personal connection to Goldberg, though reports say the two had met years ago.
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Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had contributed information on the proposed strikes to the group chat, maintained that &ldquo;nobody was texting war plans,&rdquo; even after the White House confirmed the authenticity of the chat messages.
(With inputs from agencies)

World:Two individuals familiar with the matter told the outlet that Trump accepted Waltz had made a serious error, describing the situation as “embarrassing.”

Vice President JD Vance, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and senior personnel official Sergio Gor reportedly urged President Donald Trump to dismiss National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. The pressure followed a controversy sparked by Waltz’s inclusion of a journalist in a private Signal chat discussing military plans, an act that drew sharp criticism from both sides of the political aisle, according to Politico. Also read: 'I built the group': Mike Waltz takes 'full responsibility' for making text group that leaked classified information Two individuals familiar with the matter told the outlet that Trump accepted Waltz had made a serious error, describing the situation as “embarrassing.” However, he was reluctant to sack him, reportedly saying he didn’t want to hand a victory to his critics. “They don’t want to give the press a scalp,” one White House insider said. Still, the sources said that Waltz’s future in the role might be limited. One suggested, “They’ll stick by him for now, but he’ll be gone in a couple weeks.” A spokesperson for Waltz pushed back strongly on the Politico report, saying, “The chattering of unnamed sources should be treated with the scepticism of gossip from people lacking the integrity to attach their names.” Brian Hughes, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, also stood by Waltz, “Mike Waltz serves at the pleasure of President Trump, and the president has voiced his support for Mike. The entire National Security leadership team has led a successful and effective counter-terrorism mission, and that is what media and Democrats are trying to obscure.” Also read: Trump downplays US war plan leak as 'unserious glitch,' defends advisor: 'Waltz learned a lesson' The controversy stems from a recent article by The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, who revealed that Waltz had added him to a group chat where military discussions about potential strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen were taking place. In the fallout, the administration gave mixed messages. Waltz insisted that a staff member hadn’t added Goldberg to the chat, while Trump suggested otherwise, saying it was likely a staffer’s fault. Waltz also denied having a personal connection to Goldberg, though reports say the two had met years ago. Also read: ‘You failed to keep it safe’: JD Vance blasts Denmark during first US vice-presidential visit to Greenland Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had contributed information on the proposed strikes to the group chat, maintained that “nobody was texting war plans,” even after the White House confirmed the authenticity of the chat messages. (With inputs from agencies)

'He’ll be gone in couple weeks': JD Vance urges Trump to sack Waltz after Signal leak; Trump says 'not yet'

US Vice President JD Vance has expressed confidence in striking a deal over Greenland without the use of force, emphasizing a "Trump-style" negotiation approach. He has criticized Denmark for failing to ensure Greenland’s security and reiterated that any agreement will prioritize stability in the region. Stay tuned for updates on this developing geopolitical move.

US Vice President JD Vance eyes Greenland deal for security, stability

US Vice President JD Vance paid a visit on Friday (28 March) to the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, making him the first American vice president to travel to the Danish territory. He was joined by his wife, Usha, and senior US officials.
Vance opened his address by thanking the troops for giving him a "warm reception in a very, very cold place." He said he carried a message from President Donald Trump, who is "thankful for your service" and "proud of you."
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Referring to the strategic importance of the base, Vance said, &ldquo;If, God forbid, to my fellow Americans, if a missile was fired from an enemy country or an enemy submarine into the United States, it is the people here before us, who would give notice to our brave men and women further south... to let people know what was coming, and God willing to try to shoot it down and prepare for it.&rdquo;
He raised concerns about growing interest from Russia and China in the Arctic region, saying, &ldquo;The US needs to lead in the Arctic&nbsp;because we know that if America doesn&rsquo;t, other nations will fill the gap.&rdquo;
<h2>Vance blasts Denmark for neglecting Greenland</h2>
Turning his attention to Denmark, Vance directly criticised the country for what he described as neglect over the past two decades. He said that Greenland had been &ldquo;less important&rdquo; to allies who had &ldquo;not kept up as China and Russia have taken greater and greater interest.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We know that too often our allies in Europe have not kept pace. They haven&rsquo;t kept pace with military spending,&rdquo; he said. 
&ldquo;And Denmark has not kept pace in devoting the resources necessary to keep this base, to keep our troops, and in my view, to keep the people of Greenland safe from a lot of very aggressive incursions from Russia, from China and from other nations,&rdquo; he added.
Vance claimed there had been &ldquo;underinvestment in the infrastructure&rdquo; of Greenland and criticised Denmark&rsquo;s response to earlier warnings. &ldquo;There was a lot of criticism from Denmark&rdquo; for saying &ldquo;the obvious, which is that Denmark has not done a good job at keeping Greenland safe,&rdquo; he said.
Although he recognised Denmark&rsquo;s contributions during the &ldquo;war on terror&rdquo;, he insisted the focus should now be on what lies ahead.
He added, &ldquo;There is no amount of bullying, no amount of obfuscating, no amount of confusing the issue. Our message to Denmark is very simple: you have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have under invested in the people of Greenland, and you have under invested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass filled with incredible people. That has to change, and because it hasn&rsquo;t changed, this is why President Trump&rsquo;s policy in Greenland is what it is.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Vance claimed there had been “underinvestment in the infrastructure” of Greenland and criticised Denmark’s response to earlier warnings. “

US Vice President JD Vance paid a visit on Friday (28 March) to the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, making him the first American vice president to travel to the Danish territory. He was joined by his wife, Usha, and senior US officials. Vance opened his address by thanking the troops for giving him a "warm reception in a very, very cold place." He said he carried a message from President Donald Trump, who is "thankful for your service" and "proud of you." Also read: Trump says the US must take over Greenland for ‘world peace’, warns China and Russia are ‘all over it’ Referring to the strategic importance of the base, Vance said, “If, God forbid, to my fellow Americans, if a missile was fired from an enemy country or an enemy submarine into the United States, it is the people here before us, who would give notice to our brave men and women further south... to let people know what was coming, and God willing to try to shoot it down and prepare for it.” He raised concerns about growing interest from Russia and China in the Arctic region, saying, “The US needs to lead in the Arctic because we know that if America doesn’t, other nations will fill the gap.” Vance blasts Denmark for neglecting Greenland Turning his attention to Denmark, Vance directly criticised the country for what he described as neglect over the past two decades. He said that Greenland had been “less important” to allies who had “not kept up as China and Russia have taken greater and greater interest.” “We know that too often our allies in Europe have not kept pace. They haven’t kept pace with military spending,” he said. “And Denmark has not kept pace in devoting the resources necessary to keep this base, to keep our troops, and in my view, to keep the people of Greenland safe from a lot of very aggressive incursions from Russia, from China and from other nations,” he added. Vance claimed there had been “underinvestment in the infrastructure” of Greenland and criticised Denmark’s response to earlier warnings. “There was a lot of criticism from Denmark” for saying “the obvious, which is that Denmark has not done a good job at keeping Greenland safe,” he said. Although he recognised Denmark’s contributions during the “war on terror”, he insisted the focus should now be on what lies ahead. He added, “There is no amount of bullying, no amount of obfuscating, no amount of confusing the issue. Our message to Denmark is very simple: you have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have under invested in the people of Greenland, and you have under invested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass filled with incredible people. That has to change, and because it hasn’t changed, this is why President Trump’s policy in Greenland is what it is.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘You failed to keep it safe’: JD Vance blasts Denmark during first US vice-presidential visit to Greenland

US President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his push for the United States to take control of Greenland, describing the move as essential for global peace and security.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, &ldquo;We are not talking about peace for the United States. We are talking about world peace. We are talking about international security.&rdquo;
His comments came as Vice President JD Vance and other American officials visited a military base in Greenland, a large, resource-rich territory currently under Danish control.
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Trump suggested Denmark and the European Union should support the idea, but added that if they do not, the US would need to &ldquo;explain it&rdquo; to them.
&ldquo;Do you think we can do without it? We can&rsquo;t,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We need Greenland. Very importantly, for international security, we have to have Greenland.&rdquo;
He pointed to growing activity by China and Russia in the region. &ldquo;If you look at Greenland right now, if you look at the waterways, you have Chinese and Russian ships all over the place, and we&rsquo;re not going to be able to do that,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re not relying on Denmark or anybody else to take care of that situation.&rdquo;
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He stressed that the US interest in Greenland was not about national gain but broader global stability. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re not talking about peace for the United States. We&rsquo;re talking about world peace. We&rsquo;re talking about international security,&rdquo; he repeated.
Trump also argued that Greenland has become more strategically important due to advances in military technology and the opening of new maritime routes. &ldquo;Modern day weaponry makes Greenland&rdquo; more critical than ever, he said, adding that &ldquo;Greenland&rsquo;s very important for the peace of the world, not us, the peace of the entire world.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I think Denmark understands it, I think the European Union understands it. And if they don&rsquo;t, we&rsquo;re going to have to explain it to them,&rdquo; he concluded.
Trump made these remarks on the sidelines of a swearing-in ceremony for the new US Attorney for New Jersey.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump suggested Denmark and the European Union should support the idea, but added that if they do not, the US would need to “explain it” to them.

US President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his push for the United States to take control of Greenland, describing the move as essential for global peace and security. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, “We are not talking about peace for the United States. We are talking about world peace. We are talking about international security.” His comments came as Vice President JD Vance and other American officials visited a military base in Greenland, a large, resource-rich territory currently under Danish control. Also read: ‘Cold reception’ awaits JD Vance, wife Usha in Greenland as scaled-back trip draws global attention: What to know Trump suggested Denmark and the European Union should support the idea, but added that if they do not, the US would need to “explain it” to them. “Do you think we can do without it? We can’t,” he said. “We need Greenland. Very importantly, for international security, we have to have Greenland.” He pointed to growing activity by China and Russia in the region. “If you look at Greenland right now, if you look at the waterways, you have Chinese and Russian ships all over the place, and we’re not going to be able to do that,” Trump said. “We’re not relying on Denmark or anybody else to take care of that situation.” Also read: US asked Greenland residents to host Usha Vance. Everyone refused. 'No, thank you' He stressed that the US interest in Greenland was not about national gain but broader global stability. “We’re not talking about peace for the United States. We’re talking about world peace. We’re talking about international security,” he repeated. Trump also argued that Greenland has become more strategically important due to advances in military technology and the opening of new maritime routes. “Modern day weaponry makes Greenland” more critical than ever, he said, adding that “Greenland’s very important for the peace of the world, not us, the peace of the entire world.” “I think Denmark understands it, I think the European Union understands it. And if they don’t, we’re going to have to explain it to them,” he concluded. Trump made these remarks on the sidelines of a swearing-in ceremony for the new US Attorney for New Jersey. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says the US must take over Greenland for ‘world peace’, warns China and Russia are ‘all over it’

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, are expected to arrive in Greenland on Friday (March 28) for a significantly pulled-back visit, following backlash over the original plans. The initial itinerary triggered a diplomatic stir between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland.
The American delegation includes White House National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah.
<h2>'We would rather not have Vance in Greenland'</h2>
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s safe to say we would rather not have him [Vance] in Greenland,&rdquo; a source from the Danish government told The Guardian.
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The visit began as what was described as a personal trip by Usha Vance. She had planned to attend cultural events in Greenland&rsquo;s capital, Nuuk, including a dog-sledding race, and spend time with her son. However, the scale of the security arrangements quickly suggested the trip was more than just a private tour.
Protests were anticipated, and the people of Greenland expressed unease which stemmed from President Donald Trump&rsquo;s remarks about wanting to acquire Greenland, which he considers vital for American national security.
The announcement that National Security Advisor Waltz would join the group only added to the controversy.
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<h2>'Provocation and a demonstration of power'</h2>
Greenland&rsquo;s acting Prime Minister, M&uacute;te B Egede, criticised the visit, calling it a &ldquo;provocation&rdquo; and a &ldquo;demonstration of power&rdquo;. He urged the global community to pay attention.
&ldquo;Just for the record, the government of Greenland has not extended any invitations for any visits, neither private nor official,&rdquo; Egede said.
On Thursday, Denmark&rsquo;s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, responded to the situation, repeating, &ldquo;Greenland is part of the Danish kingdom. That is not going to change.&rdquo;
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She added, &ldquo;We in the kingdom would really like to work together with the Americans on defence and security. We want that in Ukraine, we want that in Europe, and of course we also want that when it comes to the high north. But Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.&rdquo;
Originally, the second lady&rsquo;s tour included stops in Nuuk and Sisimiut, with plans to attend the annual dog race. Security vehicles, including bulletproof cars, had already arrived in Greenland in preparation.
However, after statements from Greenland&rsquo;s leadership and Prime Minister Frederiksen, the US scaled back the plans. The updated schedule now features just one stop, Pituffik Space Base, a remote American military installation in Greenland.
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In Sisimiut, the mayor declined to organise a meeting with Mrs Vance, citing the upcoming local elections. Locals were also preparing a silent protest, planning to turn their backs on the American visitors.
Within two days of the trip&rsquo;s announcement, the cultural events were cancelled. Instead, the focus shifted solely to the military base visit and Vice-President Vance himself was added to the trip. Although Waltz had briefly been removed from the official list, his name was later reinstated.
<h2>'Leaders in US, Denmark ignored Greenland for far too long'</h2>
Speaking ahead of the visit, JD Vance said, &ldquo;Leaders in both America and in Denmark, I think, ignored Greenland for far too long. That&rsquo;s been bad for Greenland. It&rsquo;s also been bad for the security of the entire world. We think we can take things in a different direction.&rdquo;
Vance is now the most senior American official to ever visit Greenland. While Denmark appears relieved by the trimmed-down nature of the trip, his presence still stresses the Trump administration&rsquo;s growing focus on the island.
President Trump has continued to express interest in acquiring Greenland, recently saying that the United States will &ldquo;go as far as we have to go&rdquo; to pursue that goal.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Greenland’s acting Prime Minister, Múte B Egede, criticised the visit, calling it a “provocation” and a “demonstration of power”. He urged the global community to pay attention.

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, are expected to arrive in Greenland on Friday (March 28) for a significantly pulled-back visit, following backlash over the original plans. The initial itinerary triggered a diplomatic stir between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. The American delegation includes White House National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah. 'We would rather not have Vance in Greenland' “It’s safe to say we would rather not have him [Vance] in Greenland,” a source from the Danish government told The Guardian. Also read: US asked Greenland residents to host Usha Vance. Everyone refused. 'No, thank you' The visit began as what was described as a personal trip by Usha Vance. She had planned to attend cultural events in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, including a dog-sledding race, and spend time with her son. However, the scale of the security arrangements quickly suggested the trip was more than just a private tour. Protests were anticipated, and the people of Greenland expressed unease which stemmed from President Donald Trump’s remarks about wanting to acquire Greenland, which he considers vital for American national security. The announcement that National Security Advisor Waltz would join the group only added to the controversy. Also read: 'Make America Go Away' hats take a swipe at Trump's MAGA ahead of JD Vance's Greenland visit 'Provocation and a demonstration of power' Greenland’s acting Prime Minister, Múte B Egede, criticised the visit, calling it a “provocation” and a “demonstration of power”. He urged the global community to pay attention. “Just for the record, the government of Greenland has not extended any invitations for any visits, neither private nor official,” Egede said. On Thursday, Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, responded to the situation, repeating, “Greenland is part of the Danish kingdom. That is not going to change.” Also read: ‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland She added, “We in the kingdom would really like to work together with the Americans on defence and security. We want that in Ukraine, we want that in Europe, and of course we also want that when it comes to the high north. But Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.” Originally, the second lady’s tour included stops in Nuuk and Sisimiut, with plans to attend the annual dog race. Security vehicles, including bulletproof cars, had already arrived in Greenland in preparation. However, after statements from Greenland’s leadership and Prime Minister Frederiksen, the US scaled back the plans. The updated schedule now features just one stop, Pituffik Space Base, a remote American military installation in Greenland. Also read: Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...' In Sisimiut, the mayor declined to organise a meeting with Mrs Vance, citing the upcoming local elections. Locals were also preparing a silent protest, planning to turn their backs on the American visitors. Within two days of the trip’s announcement, the cultural events were cancelled. Instead, the focus shifted solely to the military base visit and Vice-President Vance himself was added to the trip. Although Waltz had briefly been removed from the official list, his name was later reinstated. 'Leaders in US, Denmark ignored Greenland for far too long' Speaking ahead of the visit, JD Vance said, “Leaders in both America and in Denmark, I think, ignored Greenland for far too long. That’s been bad for Greenland. It’s also been bad for the security of the entire world. We think we can take things in a different direction.” Vance is now the most senior American official to ever visit Greenland. While Denmark appears relieved by the trimmed-down nature of the trip, his presence still stresses the Trump administration’s growing focus on the island. President Trump has continued to express interest in acquiring Greenland, recently saying that the United States will “go as far as we have to go” to pursue that goal. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Cold reception’ awaits JD Vance, wife Usha in Greenland as scaled-back trip draws global attention: What to know

Vice President Vance said he’s traveling to Greenland on Friday, a move that comes after the Trump administration provoked backlash from officials in Greenland and Denmark when it was announced that Second Lady Usha Vance would be heading there. Watch to know more!

JD Vance set to make a scaled-back trip to Greenland amid diplomatic rift

U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Marine training range in Quantico, Virginia. During his visit, he interacted with the marines and fired a series of weapons like M27 infantry rifle, the M107 sniper rifle, a M240B machine gun and even a Howitzer.

US VP JD Vance tests his skills on rifle, howitzer during Quantico base tour

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