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.
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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

US President Donald Trump has dismissed the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a group chat about Yemen air strikes as a minor mistake, describing it as a "glitch". Despite the incident, he continues to back his senior national security officials.
The situation has brought fresh scrutiny to Trump&rsquo;s administration after a report by The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed details of a conversation on the Signal messaging app involving key government figures.
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The group chat focused on planned air strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels and included high-ranking officials such as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
<h2>'Waltz learned a lesson, and he&rsquo;s a good man'</h2>
Speaking to NBC in a phone interview, Trump said, &ldquo;It was the only glitch in two months, and it turned out not to be a serious one.&rdquo; He defended Waltz, saying, &ldquo;He&rsquo;s learned a lesson, and he&rsquo;s a good man.&rdquo;
Goldberg stated that he had received a connection request on Signal from someone appearing to be Michael Waltz. However, Trump clarified, &ldquo;It was one of Michael&rsquo;s people on the phone. A staffer had his number on there.&rdquo;
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later posted on X that there were no discussions of &ldquo;war plans&rdquo; and &ldquo;no classified material was sent to the thread.&rdquo;
Nevertheless, top Democrats have strongly criticised the breach, arguing that it may have been illegal. They are calling for a formal investigation into why such sensitive discussions were taking place on a public messaging app.
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Trump had publicly announced the strikes on Yemen&rsquo;s Huthis on 15 March, but according to Goldberg, he was added to the chat two days prior. He also received messages from senior officials naming individuals who would be involved in the operation.
Although the leak had the potential to cause serious damage had Goldberg revealed the information, he chose not to make the details public.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump said, “It was the only glitch in two months, and it turned out not to be a serious one.” He defended Waltz, saying, “He’s learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.”

US President Donald Trump has dismissed the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a group chat about Yemen air strikes as a minor mistake, describing it as a "glitch". Despite the incident, he continues to back his senior national security officials. The situation has brought fresh scrutiny to Trump’s administration after a report by The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, revealed details of a conversation on the Signal messaging app involving key government figures. Also read: ‘Best place to hide a body’: Elon Musk, Donald Trump mock The Atlantic over embarrassing war plans leak The group chat focused on planned air strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels and included high-ranking officials such as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. 'Waltz learned a lesson, and he’s a good man' Speaking to NBC in a phone interview, Trump said, “It was the only glitch in two months, and it turned out not to be a serious one.” He defended Waltz, saying, “He’s learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.” Goldberg stated that he had received a connection request on Signal from someone appearing to be Michael Waltz. However, Trump clarified, “It was one of Michael’s people on the phone. A staffer had his number on there.” Also read: Mike Waltz in hot water: Journalist reveals Trump's National Advisor follows gay porn account Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later posted on X that there were no discussions of “war plans” and “no classified material was sent to the thread.” Nevertheless, top Democrats have strongly criticised the breach, arguing that it may have been illegal. They are calling for a formal investigation into why such sensitive discussions were taking place on a public messaging app. Also read: Who is Jeffrey Goldberg? The journalist accidentally sent classified Yemen war plan Trump had publicly announced the strikes on Yemen’s Huthis on 15 March, but according to Goldberg, he was added to the chat two days prior. He also received messages from senior officials naming individuals who would be involved in the operation. Although the leak had the potential to cause serious damage had Goldberg revealed the information, he chose not to make the details public. Also read: ‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance (With inputs from agencies)

Trump downplays US war plan leak as 'unserious glitch,' defends advisor: 'Waltz learned a lesson'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he reiterated his invitation for US Vice President JD Vance to visit Ukraine during a recent telephone conversation, according to an interview published in Time magazine.
During a tense argument at the White House on his US visit on February 28, Zelensky had invited Vance to visit his country to see the consequences of war with Russia with his own eyes. However, Vance responded that he &ldquo;had seen the stories&rdquo; and was aware of the situation on the ground.
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The US vice president said that he refused to visit Ukraine because Zelensky&rsquo;s government allegedly organises &ldquo;propaganda tours&rdquo;, showing destruction in the nation caused by Russia.
According to The Kyiv Independent report, Zelensky told Vance during the recent phone call, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re still waiting for you.&rdquo; The American official, however, did not reply.
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Vance has time and again criticised Ukraine and Zelensky in the past, reiterating Kremlin&rsquo;s take at times. He also said that he &ldquo;doesn&rsquo;t care about Ukraine&rdquo; on multiple occasions, including days after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
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<h2>Ceasefire discussions</h2>
Washington and Kyiv had earlier backed a 30-day ceasefire to halt ground operations, but Moscow refused to accept it unless it included a suspension of foreign military support for Ukraine and other terms that would weaken Ukraine&rsquo;s defences.
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Meanwhile, Russia and the US began talks on a ceasefire in Riyadh on Monday (Mar 24). The discussions are aimed at a ceasefire in the Black Sea and broader truce negotiations, according to Reuters. A day earlier, the US and Ukraine officials held talks in Saudi Arabia.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The US vice president said that he refused to visit Ukraine because Zelensky’s government allegedly organises “propaganda tours”, showing destruction in the nation caused by Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he reiterated his invitation for US Vice President JD Vance to visit Ukraine during a recent telephone conversation, according to an interview published in Time magazine. During a tense argument at the White House on his US visit on February 28, Zelensky had invited Vance to visit his country to see the consequences of war with Russia with his own eyes. However, Vance responded that he “had seen the stories” and was aware of the situation on the ground. Also read | ‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland The US vice president said that he refused to visit Ukraine because Zelensky’s government allegedly organises “propaganda tours”, showing destruction in the nation caused by Russia. According to The Kyiv Independent report, Zelensky told Vance during the recent phone call, “We’re still waiting for you.” The American official, however, did not reply. Also read | Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...' Vance has time and again criticised Ukraine and Zelensky in the past, reiterating Kremlin’s take at times. He also said that he “doesn’t care about Ukraine” on multiple occasions, including days after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Also read | 10 hours, 3 breaks: High-stakes US-Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire drag on behind closed doors in Saudi Ceasefire discussions Washington and Kyiv had earlier backed a 30-day ceasefire to halt ground operations, but Moscow refused to accept it unless it included a suspension of foreign military support for Ukraine and other terms that would weaken Ukraine’s defences. Also read | Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time? Meanwhile, Russia and the US began talks on a ceasefire in Riyadh on Monday (Mar 24). The discussions are aimed at a ceasefire in the Black Sea and broader truce negotiations, according to Reuters. A day earlier, the US and Ukraine officials held talks in Saudi Arabia. (With inputs from agencies)

‘We’re still waiting for you’: Zelensky says he invited JD Vance again to visit Ukraine

US Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s comments attacking Denmark for not being a &ldquo;good ally&rdquo; have resurfaced again as his wife is set to visit the island country this week.
In an interview with Fox News, Vance was asked whether he believed the US could acquire Greenland. &ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s possible,&rdquo; he had replied.
&ldquo;Here&rsquo;s the thing which I think a lot of folks don&rsquo;t appreciate about Greenland. It&rsquo;s really important to our national security,&rdquo; the vice president said as he explained the &ldquo;sea lanes&rdquo; surrounding Greenland, which are used by the Chinese and the Russians.&nbsp;
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He further accused the Danish government of restricting US access. He said Denmark is &ldquo;not doing its job&rdquo; and &ldquo;not being a good ally.&rdquo;
<h2>&lsquo;Incredibly bountiful country&rsquo;</h2>
Vance suggested that the only real solution to maintain the US national security was to take &ldquo;more territorial interest in Greenland.&rdquo; He stressed that the US wants to acquire Greenland&rsquo;s rich natural resources, saying it was &ldquo;an incredibly bountiful country.&rdquo;
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He emphasised that US President Donald&nbsp;Trump would take over Greenland if needed. He added, &ldquo;That is what President Trump is going to do because he doesn&rsquo;t care about what the Europeans scream at us; he cares about putting the interests of American citizens first.&rdquo;
In January, Trump posted on his Truth Social that &ldquo;the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity&rdquo; sparking criticism from the island.
Greenland&rsquo;s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede slammed the Trump administration for their &ldquo;highly aggressive&rdquo; approach after he sent a senior US official to Denmark&rsquo;s autonomous territory last week.
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In the interview, Vance also claimed that the people of Greenland &ldquo;were not actually happy with [the] Danish government&rdquo; despite the opinion poll suggesting the opposite. According to an earlier report by the Guardian, 85 per cent of Greenlanders were against the idea of the island becoming a US territory.
<h2>Usha Vance Greenland visit</h2>
Second Lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland on Thursday (Mar 27) with her son and a US delegation &ldquo;to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenlands&rsquo; national dogsled race,&rdquo; according to a White House press release.
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The delegation will include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede slammed the Trump administration for their “highly aggressive” approach after he sent a senior US official to Denmark’s autonomous territory last week.

US Vice President JD Vance’s comments attacking Denmark for not being a “good ally” have resurfaced again as his wife is set to visit the island country this week. In an interview with Fox News, Vance was asked whether he believed the US could acquire Greenland. “I think it’s possible,” he had replied. “Here’s the thing which I think a lot of folks don’t appreciate about Greenland. It’s really important to our national security,” the vice president said as he explained the “sea lanes” surrounding Greenland, which are used by the Chinese and the Russians. Also read | Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...' He further accused the Danish government of restricting US access. He said Denmark is “not doing its job” and “not being a good ally.” ‘Incredibly bountiful country’ Vance suggested that the only real solution to maintain the US national security was to take “more territorial interest in Greenland.” He stressed that the US wants to acquire Greenland’s rich natural resources, saying it was “an incredibly bountiful country.” Also read | 'I think it will happen': Trump reiterates desire to annex Greenland from Denmark He emphasised that US President Donald Trump would take over Greenland if needed. He added, “That is what President Trump is going to do because he doesn’t care about what the Europeans scream at us; he cares about putting the interests of American citizens first.” In January, Trump posted on his Truth Social that “the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity” sparking criticism from the island. Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede slammed the Trump administration for their “highly aggressive” approach after he sent a senior US official to Denmark’s autonomous territory last week. Also read | Greenland Election: Surprise victory for centre-right Democrats amid Trump's threat to control territory In the interview, Vance also claimed that the people of Greenland “were not actually happy with [the] Danish government” despite the opinion poll suggesting the opposite. According to an earlier report by the Guardian, 85 per cent of Greenlanders were against the idea of the island becoming a US territory. Usha Vance Greenland visit Second Lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland on Thursday (Mar 27) with her son and a US delegation “to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenlands’ national dogsled race,” according to a White House press release. Also read | 'Artist must have lost her talent': Trump melts down over ‘bad picture’, says Obama’s portrait ‘looks wonderful’ The delegation will include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland

As the Trump administration has been taking stern actions since Donald Trump came back to the White House, Vice President JD Vance's approval ratings have taken a dip.
Vance, the 40-year-old vice president is the "most disliked VP" in the US history, according to a new poll published by Real Clear Polling this week.&nbsp;
Vance's favorability is lower than that of his predecessor Kamala Harris after two months into office.
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Vance's current favourable-unfavourable rating is 41.7 per cent to 44.8 per cent, according to the poll.&nbsp;
It shows a net unfavourable rating of -3.1 percentage points for Vance, The Mirror US reported.
However, Vance's favourability improved after his heated confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his favourable-unfavourable rating increased from 42.4 percent to 48.0 percent.
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This poll comes weeks after Trump was asked if he sees Vance as his successor, to which the US president replied, "No, but is he very capable. I mean, I don&rsquo;t think that you know, I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far, I think he is doing a fantastic job. It&rsquo;s too early. We are just starting."
As opposed to Vance, Kamala Harris began her tenure (2021-2025) with favourability often above unfavourable in early 2021, peaking near 50 per cent, though it later fell to a low of -16 percent.&nbsp;
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While Mike Pence during his tenure (2017-2021) had a +5% net rating on Election Day 2016.
2008 nominee Sarah Palin began with a +21 per cent post -RNC but dropped to -2 per cent by Election Day.&nbsp;
Tim Kaine (2016 nominee) ended at -4%, while Dick Cheney (2001-2009) enjoyed over 60% favorability for his first 2.5 years (Gallup).
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(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: Vance, the 40-year-old vice president is the "most disliked VP" in the US history, according to a new poll published by Real Clear Polling this week.

As the Trump administration has been taking stern actions since Donald Trump came back to the White House, Vice President JD Vance's approval ratings have taken a dip. Vance, the 40-year-old vice president is the "most disliked VP" in the US history, according to a new poll published by Real Clear Polling this week. Vance's favorability is lower than that of his predecessor Kamala Harris after two months into office. Also read: India US keep up the tempo: Delhi prepares for visit of Vance, Hegseth, Waltz Vance's current favourable-unfavourable rating is 41.7 per cent to 44.8 per cent, according to the poll. It shows a net unfavourable rating of -3.1 percentage points for Vance, The Mirror US reported. However, Vance's favourability improved after his heated confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his favourable-unfavourable rating increased from 42.4 percent to 48.0 percent. Also read: WATCH: JD Vance, wife Usha get booed at Kennedy Center This poll comes weeks after Trump was asked if he sees Vance as his successor, to which the US president replied, "No, but is he very capable. I mean, I don’t think that you know, I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far, I think he is doing a fantastic job. It’s too early. We are just starting." As opposed to Vance, Kamala Harris began her tenure (2021-2025) with favourability often above unfavourable in early 2021, peaking near 50 per cent, though it later fell to a low of -16 percent. Also read: 'Explain like a 15-year-old can understand': Trump govt sends warning to 10 highest-paid US consulting firms While Mike Pence during his tenure (2017-2021) had a +5% net rating on Election Day 2016. 2008 nominee Sarah Palin began with a +21 per cent post -RNC but dropped to -2 per cent by Election Day. Tim Kaine (2016 nominee) ended at -4%, while Dick Cheney (2001-2009) enjoyed over 60% favorability for his first 2.5 years (Gallup). Also read: WATCH: JD Vance's socks distract Trump during meeting with Irish leader: 'What's with these socks?' (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance 'most disliked' vice president in US history, shows new poll

US VP JD Vance has criticized CBS for what he calls a "harassment campaign" against his mother-in-law over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The controversy comes as CBS' parent company drops its DEI initiative and former President Trump sues CBS for $20 billion, alleging election interference. Vance calls the report a political hit piece.

US: JD Vance slams CBS for 'harassing' his mother-in-law over DEI policies

US Vice President JD Vance mocked CBS News, suggesting his mother-in-law was being “harassed” by its reporters in an attempt to attack President Donald Trump over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

JD Vance slams CBS for 'harassing' his mother-in-law over DEI policies

US Vice-President JD Vance was once again booed in public, this time during a visit to the Kennedy Center with wife Usha Vance - who was appointed as a trustee by Prsident Donald Trump. The couple was there for a concert performance on Thursday (March 13).&nbsp;
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A video on the social media platform X showed them entering the balcony of the building to see the performance.
As soon as they appeared, the crowd started to boo the couple but in response, Vance waved at them while drinking something.&nbsp;
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The Kennedy Center erupts in boos when JD Vance takes his seat. Brutal. h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/Andrew__Roth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Andrew__Roth</a> <a href="https://t.co/zyLLp0UIq2">pic.twitter.com/zyLLp0UIq2</a>
&mdash; Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) <a href="https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1900346489156845968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Internet reacts</h2>
The internet seemed divided after the incident as some people were seen in support of the US VP while some criticised him.&nbsp;
"Has a VP ever been openly booed this vociferously less than two months into their tenure?" One X user wrote.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, another said, "Nobody cares about boos anymore."&nbsp;
"Democrats are so disrespectful. &nbsp;Getting old," wrote a third.&nbsp;
"I love how he&rsquo;s just laughing about it," another internet user wrote.&nbsp;
<h2>Vance chased by Ukrainian protestors&nbsp;</h2>
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This was not the first time Vance was heckled by public.&nbsp;
On March 8, Vance claimed he was heckled by pro-Ukraine protestors on a walk with his three-year-old daughter. Taking to X, Vance said some protestors followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter.&nbsp;
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"It was a mostly respectful conversation, but if you&rsquo;re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you&rsquo;re a s**t person," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | The internet seemed divided after the incident as some people were seen in support of the US VP while some criticised him.

US Vice-President JD Vance was once again booed in public, this time during a visit to the Kennedy Center with wife Usha Vance - who was appointed as a trustee by Prsident Donald Trump. The couple was there for a concert performance on Thursday (March 13). Also read: WATCH: JD Vance's socks distract Trump during meeting with Irish leader: 'What's with these socks?' A video on the social media platform X showed them entering the balcony of the building to see the performance. As soon as they appeared, the crowd started to boo the couple but in response, Vance waved at them while drinking something. The Kennedy Center erupts in boos when JD Vance takes his seat. Brutal. h/t @Andrew__Roth pic.twitter.com/zyLLp0UIq2 — Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) March 14, 2025 Internet reacts The internet seemed divided after the incident as some people were seen in support of the US VP while some criticised him. "Has a VP ever been openly booed this vociferously less than two months into their tenure?" One X user wrote. Also read: Morning news brief: Pakistan train hijack latest; JD Vance to visit India, and more Meanwhile, another said, "Nobody cares about boos anymore." "Democrats are so disrespectful. Getting old," wrote a third. "I love how he’s just laughing about it," another internet user wrote. Vance chased by Ukrainian protestors Also read: US Vice President JD Vance to visit India with Second Lady Usha Vance: Report This was not the first time Vance was heckled by public. On March 8, Vance claimed he was heckled by pro-Ukraine protestors on a walk with his three-year-old daughter. Taking to X, Vance said some protestors followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter. Also read: ‘Putin’s useful idiots’: JD Vance’s cousin who fought in Ukraine slams Trump, VP for ‘ambushing’ Zelensky "It was a mostly respectful conversation, but if you’re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you’re a s**t person," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: JD Vance, wife Usha get booed at Kennedy Center

US Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India later this month, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance. This will be Vance’s second international trip as vice president, following his recent visits to France and Germany.

US Vice President JD Vance to visit India this month: Report

The Trump administration has come under fire after its recent decision to withdraw military and intelligence support for Ukraine, with Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s own cousin branding him and President Donald Trump as &ldquo;Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s useful idiots.&rdquo;
Nate Vance, a Texan who spent three years fighting on the front lines against Russia, voiced his disappointment in an interview with Le Figaro published on Sunday. He described his cousin as &ldquo;good&rdquo; and &ldquo;intelligent&rdquo; but criticised the administration&rsquo;s sudden shift away from aiding Ukraine, calling it a betrayal.
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<h2>'Ambush of absolute dishonesty'</h2>
&ldquo;When [JD Vance] criticised aid to Ukraine, I thought it was because he needed to appeal to his electorate, that it was part of the political game. But what they did to Zelensky was an ambush of absolute dishonesty,&rdquo; Nate Vance told Le Figaro.
Nate Vance said, "Donald Trump and my cousin clearly think they can placate Vladimir Putin. They are wrong. The Russians are not about to forget our support for Ukraine. We are Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s useful idiots.&rdquo;
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<h2>'Not going to accept you killing my comrades'</h2>
A former US Marine, Nate Vance served in Ukraine&rsquo;s Da Vinci Wolves First Motorised Battalion from 2022 until January this year. He and JD Vance share grandparents and have spent family holidays together. However, he said his attempts to contact his cousin about the situation have gone unanswered.
&ldquo;Being your family doesn&rsquo;t mean I&rsquo;m going to accept you killing my comrades,&rdquo; he said.
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JD Vance is believed to be at the centre of a heated Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last month. During the meeting, both he and Trump berated Zelensky, allegedly for not showing enough gratitude for US military assistance. In the days following the confrontation, Trump suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraines-zelensky-us-president-donald-trump-makes-sarcastic-joke-about-white-house-suit-criticism-8837663">&lsquo;Sorry I&rsquo;m not in a suit&rsquo;: Ukraine&rsquo;s Zelensky makes sarcastic joke about Trump&rsquo;s attire criticism</a>
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has taken steps to strengthen its ties with Russia. On Friday, Trump said that the US was &ldquo;doing very well with Russia&rdquo; but admitted that dealing with Ukraine was proving more difficult.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Nate Vance, who spent three years fighting on the front lines against Russia, criticised the Trump administration’s shift away from aiding Ukraine, calling it a betrayal.

The Trump administration has come under fire after its recent decision to withdraw military and intelligence support for Ukraine, with Vice President JD Vance’s own cousin branding him and President Donald Trump as “Vladimir Putin’s useful idiots.” Nate Vance, a Texan who spent three years fighting on the front lines against Russia, voiced his disappointment in an interview with Le Figaro published on Sunday. He described his cousin as “good” and “intelligent” but criticised the administration’s sudden shift away from aiding Ukraine, calling it a betrayal. Also read: From US aid to mineral deal: Much at stake as Zelensky, Rubio arrive in Saudi for crucial US-Ukraine talks 'Ambush of absolute dishonesty' “When [JD Vance] criticised aid to Ukraine, I thought it was because he needed to appeal to his electorate, that it was part of the political game. But what they did to Zelensky was an ambush of absolute dishonesty,” Nate Vance told Le Figaro. Nate Vance said, "Donald Trump and my cousin clearly think they can placate Vladimir Putin. They are wrong. The Russians are not about to forget our support for Ukraine. We are Vladimir Putin’s useful idiots.” Also read: ‘Took money like candy from baby’: Trump slams ‘ungrateful’ Zelensky for extorting US ahead of talks with Kyiv 'Not going to accept you killing my comrades' A former US Marine, Nate Vance served in Ukraine’s Da Vinci Wolves First Motorised Battalion from 2022 until January this year. He and JD Vance share grandparents and have spent family holidays together. However, he said his attempts to contact his cousin about the situation have gone unanswered. “Being your family doesn’t mean I’m going to accept you killing my comrades,” he said. Also read: ‘Makes him feel less special’: Trump miffed with UK after King Charles welcomes Zelensky, Trudeau to his home JD Vance is believed to be at the centre of a heated Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last month. During the meeting, both he and Trump berated Zelensky, allegedly for not showing enough gratitude for US military assistance. In the days following the confrontation, Trump suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv. Also read: ‘Sorry I’m not in a suit’: Ukraine’s Zelensky makes sarcastic joke about Trump’s attire criticism Meanwhile, the Trump administration has taken steps to strengthen its ties with Russia. On Friday, Trump said that the US was “doing very well with Russia” but admitted that dealing with Ukraine was proving more difficult. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Putin’s useful idiots’: JD Vance’s cousin who fought in Ukraine slams Trump, VP for ‘ambushing’ Zelensky

US Vice President JD Vance was on Saturday (Mar 9) accused of using his three-year-old daughter as a human shield, following an incident when he claimed that he and his family were harassed by pro-Ukraine protesters.
Taking to X on Saturday (Mar 8), Vance said some protesters followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-youre-chasing-a-3-year-old-jd-vance-claims-pro-ukraine-protestors-chased-him-calls-them-st-person-8835730">WATCH | Pro-Ukraine protesters chased JD Vance while he was with his 3-year-old daughter</a>
&ldquo;Today while walking my 3-year-old daughter, a group of &lsquo;Slava Ukraini&rsquo; protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared,&rdquo; the vice president wrote.
&ldquo;I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them leaving my toddler alone. (Nearly all of them agreed.) It was a mostly respectful conversation, but if you&rsquo;re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you&rsquo;re a s*** person,&rdquo; he added.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rep-al-green-removed-from-trump-speech-for-heckling-8791367">Trump speech : Vance claps as Rep Al Green is ejected from Trump's speech at Congress - Watch</a>
<h2>Vance&rsquo;s post sparks criticism</h2>
While his supporters praised and sympathised with him, his remarks on social media did not sit well with everyone.
Tim Miller, of The Bulwark, replied to his post saying, &ldquo;Dozens are dead in Ukraine because you stopped giving them the intelligence that protected the country from bombs so you can probably handle some yelling in a free country boss.&rdquo;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deeply-disrespectful-uk-mps-demand-apology-from-jd-vance-accuse-him-of-erasing-history-8778389">&lsquo;Deeply disrespectful&rsquo;: UK MPs demand apology from JD Vance, accuse him of &lsquo;erasing history&rsquo;</a>
&ldquo;When [congressman Ro Khanna] brought up children JD accused him of emotional manipulation. Two weeks later he&rsquo;s using his 3-year-old as a shield for the disastrous policies he&rsquo;s implementing. Keep it,&rdquo; he wrote.
Journalist John Harwood also commented on the post, &ldquo;If you endanger a group of immigrants by telling outrageous lies about them, or withhold intelligence to make it easier for Russia to kill innocent Ukrainians, you're a s*** person.&rdquo;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-laments-trumps-lengthy-congress-speech-in-caught-on-mic-moment-watch-8794039">Trump speech: JD Vance laments US president's lengthy Congress speech in hot mic moment | WATCH</a>
Investigative journalist Victoria Brownworth reacted to Vance&rsquo;s post saying, &ldquo;So sorry that Americans who object to your support for the killings of 3 year Ukrainian toddlers exercised their First Amendment rights under the Constitution.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Also, maybe stop using your daughter as a human shield when you already have Secret Service protection,&rdquo; she added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Taking to X on Saturday (Mar 8), Vance said some protesters followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter. His remarks sparked criticism.

US Vice President JD Vance was on Saturday (Mar 9) accused of using his three-year-old daughter as a human shield, following an incident when he claimed that he and his family were harassed by pro-Ukraine protesters. Taking to X on Saturday (Mar 8), Vance said some protesters followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter. Also read | WATCH | Pro-Ukraine protesters chased JD Vance while he was with his 3-year-old daughter “Today while walking my 3-year-old daughter, a group of ‘Slava Ukraini’ protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared,” the vice president wrote. “I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them leaving my toddler alone. (Nearly all of them agreed.) It was a mostly respectful conversation, but if you’re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you’re a s*** person,” he added. Also read | Trump speech : Vance claps as Rep Al Green is ejected from Trump's speech at Congress - Watch Vance’s post sparks criticism While his supporters praised and sympathised with him, his remarks on social media did not sit well with everyone. Tim Miller, of The Bulwark, replied to his post saying, “Dozens are dead in Ukraine because you stopped giving them the intelligence that protected the country from bombs so you can probably handle some yelling in a free country boss.” Also read | ‘Deeply disrespectful’: UK MPs demand apology from JD Vance, accuse him of ‘erasing history’ “When [congressman Ro Khanna] brought up children JD accused him of emotional manipulation. Two weeks later he’s using his 3-year-old as a shield for the disastrous policies he’s implementing. Keep it,” he wrote. Journalist John Harwood also commented on the post, “If you endanger a group of immigrants by telling outrageous lies about them, or withhold intelligence to make it easier for Russia to kill innocent Ukrainians, you're a s*** person.” Also read | Trump speech: JD Vance laments US president's lengthy Congress speech in hot mic moment | WATCH Investigative journalist Victoria Brownworth reacted to Vance’s post saying, “So sorry that Americans who object to your support for the killings of 3 year Ukrainian toddlers exercised their First Amendment rights under the Constitution.” “Also, maybe stop using your daughter as a human shield when you already have Secret Service protection,” she added. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance accused of ‘using his 3-year-old as a shield’ over remarks on pro-Ukrainian protesters

Pro-Ukraine demonstrators unfurled a massive 172x110-foot Ukrainian flag near the White House, making a bold statement amid ongoing debates on US support for Ukraine. The protesters also confronted Senator JD Vance over his stance on aid to Ukraine. The demonstration highlighted calls for continued assistance in Ukraine’s war efforts.

Pro-Ukraine protesters unfurl massive flag near white house

US Vice-President JD Vance claimed he was once again heckled by pro-Ukraine protestors, this time while he was on a walk with his three-year-old daughter. Taking to X on Saturday (March 8), Vance said some protestors followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter.&nbsp;
"Today while walking my 3 year old daughter a group of &ldquo;Slava Ukraini&rdquo; protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared," the US VP said on the social media platform.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rep-al-green-removed-from-trump-speech-for-heckling-8791367">Trump speech : Vance claps as Rep Al Green is ejected from Trump's speech at Congress - Watch</a>
He added that after he approached the protestors&nbsp;to have a discussion, they agreed and the conversation went "mostly respectful".&nbsp;
"I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them leaving my toddler alone. (Nearly all of them agreed", Vance wrote.&nbsp;
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Today while walking my 3 year old daughter a group of &ldquo;Slava Ukraini&rdquo; protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared. I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them&hellip;
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"It was a mostly respectful conversation, but if you&rsquo;re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you&rsquo;re a s**t person," he added.&nbsp;
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Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-laments-trumps-lengthy-congress-speech-in-caught-on-mic-moment-watch-8794039">Trump speech: JD Vance laments US president's lengthy Congress speech in hot mic moment | WATCH</a>
<h2>'Vance is a traitor'</h2>
The incident comes just days after Vance and his family were mobbed by Ukrainian protestors while they were on a family trip in &nbsp;Vermont on March 2.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-give-americans-stake-in-ukraine-that-will-be-best-security-guarantee-us-vp-jd-vance-8776042">WATCH | Give Americans stake in Ukraine, that will be 'best security guarantee': JD Vance</a>
People were seen booing him and holding posters that read - "Vance is a traitor. Go ski in Russia," and "JD Vance, Zelensky is 10X the man you are".
Some were even seen alleging via posters that the US President Donald Trump "serves" Russian leader Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;
The series of anti-Vance protests erupted after the disastorous White House meeting of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and the US President Donald Trump - in presence of Vance.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tawdry-excuse-of-a-president-why-jd-vance-faces-protests-in-vermont-while-zelensky-gets-grand-welcome-in-uk-8770364">'Tawdry excuse of a president': Why JD Vance faces protests in Vermont while Zelensky gets grand welcome in UK?</a>

WORLD | TRENDING | Taking to the social media platform X on Saturday(March 8), Vance said that some protestors followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter.

US Vice-President JD Vance claimed he was once again heckled by pro-Ukraine protestors, this time while he was on a walk with his three-year-old daughter. Taking to X on Saturday (March 8), Vance said some protestors followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter. "Today while walking my 3 year old daughter a group of “Slava Ukraini” protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared," the US VP said on the social media platform. Also read: Trump speech : Vance claps as Rep Al Green is ejected from Trump's speech at Congress - Watch He added that after he approached the protestors to have a discussion, they agreed and the conversation went "mostly respectful". "I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them leaving my toddler alone. (Nearly all of them agreed", Vance wrote. Today while walking my 3 year old daughter a group of “Slava Ukraini” protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared. I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them… — JD Vance (@JDVance) March 8, 2025 "It was a mostly respectful conversation, but if you’re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you’re a s**t person," he added. Footage of pro-Ukrainian protesters swarming around JD Vance after harassing his 'anxious and scared' 3yo daughter pic.twitter.com/Ok3NzZdGLh — RT (@RT_com) March 9, 2025 Also read: Trump speech: JD Vance laments US president's lengthy Congress speech in hot mic moment | WATCH 'Vance is a traitor' The incident comes just days after Vance and his family were mobbed by Ukrainian protestors while they were on a family trip in Vermont on March 2. WATCH | Give Americans stake in Ukraine, that will be 'best security guarantee': JD Vance People were seen booing him and holding posters that read - "Vance is a traitor. Go ski in Russia," and "JD Vance, Zelensky is 10X the man you are". Some were even seen alleging via posters that the US President Donald Trump "serves" Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The series of anti-Vance protests erupted after the disastorous White House meeting of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and the US President Donald Trump - in presence of Vance. Also read: 'Tawdry excuse of a president': Why JD Vance faces protests in Vermont while Zelensky gets grand welcome in UK?

WATCH | Pro-Ukraine protesters chased JD Vance while he was with his 3-year-old daughter

US Vice President JD Vance took a jibe at the UK PM Keir Starmer, dismissing his &lsquo;coalition of the willing&rsquo; to secure Ukraine, saying that a mineral deal giving the US an economic upside would be a more effective security guarantee.
During an interview with Fox News on Monday (Mar 3), Vance said, &ldquo;If you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again, the very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine. That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years.&rdquo;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-give-americans-stake-in-ukraine-that-will-be-best-security-guarantee-us-vp-jd-vance-8776042">WATCH | Give Americans stake in Ukraine, that will be 'best security guarantee': JD Vance</a>
&ldquo;The security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and ensure that America has a long-term interest,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Vance&rsquo;s remarks ignite fury among UK lawmakers</h2>
British Liberal Democrat politician and MP Helen Maguire accused the US vice president of &ldquo;erasing from history&rdquo; the hundreds of British troops who fought and lost their lives alongside American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Six of my own regiment, the Royal Military Police, didn&rsquo;t return home from Iraq,&rdquo; she wrote on X. &ldquo;This is a sinister attempt to deny that reality. Vance has demeaned his office.&rdquo;
Maguire, who is a former captain in the Royal Military Police who served in Iraq, added that the UK's ambassador, Lord Peter Mandelson, should demand an apology from Vance, according to Sky News.
Tory MP and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge took to X, calling Vance&rsquo;s remarks &ldquo;deeply disrespectful&rdquo;.
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He noted that NATO&rsquo;s Article 5 has only been invoked once by the US after 9/11. The article states that if a member country is attacked, all other members will come to its aid.
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NATO Article 5 has been invoked once - on 12/9/01 by 🇺🇸, after 9/11. 🇬🇧 &amp;🇫🇷 came to their aid deploying 1,000s of personnel to Afghanistan, including my own brother &amp; numerous parliamentary colleagues, past &amp; present. It&rsquo;s deeply disrespectful to ignore such service &amp; sacrifice. <a href="https://t.co/qMUaSKF7tT">https://t.co/qMUaSKF7tT</a>
&mdash; James Cartlidge MP 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 (@jcartlidgemp) <a href="https://twitter.com/jcartlidgemp/status/1896873982097576071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2025</a></blockquote>

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&ldquo;Britain and France came to their aid, deploying [thousands] of personnel to Afghanistan, including my own brother and numerous parliamentary colleagues, past and present,&rdquo; he added.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s deeply disrespectful to ignore such service &amp; sacrifice.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: “The security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and ensure that America has a long-term interest,” US Vice President JD Vance said.

US Vice President JD Vance took a jibe at the UK PM Keir Starmer, dismissing his ‘coalition of the willing’ to secure Ukraine, saying that a mineral deal giving the US an economic upside would be a more effective security guarantee. During an interview with Fox News on Monday (Mar 3), Vance said, “If you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again, the very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine. That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years.” Also read | WATCH | Give Americans stake in Ukraine, that will be 'best security guarantee': JD Vance “The security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and ensure that America has a long-term interest,” he added. Vance’s remarks ignite fury among UK lawmakers British Liberal Democrat politician and MP Helen Maguire accused the US vice president of “erasing from history” the hundreds of British troops who fought and lost their lives alongside American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also read | ‘Determined to continue operation with US’: Ukraine to not rule out negotiations after Trump halts military aid “Six of my own regiment, the Royal Military Police, didn’t return home from Iraq,” she wrote on X. “This is a sinister attempt to deny that reality. Vance has demeaned his office.” Maguire, who is a former captain in the Royal Military Police who served in Iraq, added that the UK's ambassador, Lord Peter Mandelson, should demand an apology from Vance, according to Sky News. Tory MP and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge took to X, calling Vance’s remarks “deeply disrespectful”. Also read | ‘Best contribution to peace’: Russia hails Trump’s move of halting military aid to Ukraine He noted that NATO’s Article 5 has only been invoked once by the US after 9/11. The article states that if a member country is attacked, all other members will come to its aid. NATO Article 5 has been invoked once - on 12/9/01 by 🇺🇸, after 9/11. 🇬🇧 &🇫🇷 came to their aid deploying 1,000s of personnel to Afghanistan, including my own brother & numerous parliamentary colleagues, past & present. It’s deeply disrespectful to ignore such service & sacrifice. https://t.co/qMUaSKF7tT — James Cartlidge MP 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 (@jcartlidgemp) March 4, 2025 “Britain and France came to their aid, deploying [thousands] of personnel to Afghanistan, including my own brother and numerous parliamentary colleagues, past and present,” he added. “It’s deeply disrespectful to ignore such service & sacrifice.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Deeply disrespectful’: UK MPs demand apology from JD Vance, accuse him of ‘erasing history’

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on his ex-national security adviser, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, on Sunday (March 2), after the retired general claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was benefiting from Trump&rsquo;s actions.
Speaking over the weekend, McMaster suggested that Putin was &ldquo;cheering&rdquo; after Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, confronted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent Oval Office meeting.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-uk-propose-partial-one-month-ukraine-truce-whats-covered-whats-not-8774401">France, UK propose partial one-month Ukraine truce: What&rsquo;s covered, what&rsquo;s not?</a>
<h2>'Putin couldn&rsquo;t be happier'</h2>
&ldquo;Vladimir Putin couldn&rsquo;t be happier. Because what he sees is all of the pressure on Zelensky, all of the pressure on Ukraine, and no pressure on him,&rdquo; McMaster said.
McMaster, who was removed from his role by Trump in 2018, claimed that Putin had successfully manipulated numerous world leaders, including Trump himself.
&ldquo;He appeals to President Trump&rsquo;s sense of aggrievement, right? That, you know, &lsquo;Donald, you know, like me, you know, you&rsquo;ve been treated so unfairly,&rsquo;&rdquo; McMaster said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-accuses-zelensky-of-not-wanting-peace-blames-him-for-clash-with-trump-8774121">Kremlin accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace, blames him for clash with Trump</a>
&ldquo;And he&rsquo;s been very successful at it because he&rsquo;s a master manipulator and one of the best liars in the world,&rdquo; he added.
McMaster suggested that Trump was being deceived.
&ldquo;And he&rsquo;s being played like other presidents have been played, like other leaders have been played, through that same playbook of Putin&rsquo;s,&rdquo; he added.
Trump appeared angered by the comments and responded aggressively on social media.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-he-were-a-democrat-state-secretary-rubio-says-trump-would-have-won-nobel-peace-prize-for-ukraine-peace-8774182">&lsquo;If he were a Democrat&rsquo;: Marco Rubio says Trump would have won &lsquo;Nobel Prize&rsquo; for Ukraine peace efforts</a>
&ldquo;H.R. MCMASTER IS A WEAK AND TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE LOSER!&rdquo; Trump wrote in an all-caps message on Truth Social.
<h2>'Spend less time worrying about Putin'</h2>
In another post, he dismissed concerns over Putin, urging Americans to focus on domestic issues instead.
&ldquo;We should spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying about migrant rape gangs, drug lords, murderers, and people from mental institutions entering our Country&mdash;So that we don&rsquo;t end up like Europe!&rdquo; he wrote.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-zelensky-says-ready-to-resign-in-exchange-of-nato-membership-for-ukraine-8773251">WATCH | Zelensky says ready to resign in exchange of NATO membership for Ukraine</a>
Trump&rsquo;s comments came after he met with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on Friday, during which he appeared to align himself with Putin in one respect. He complained that both he and the Russian leader had faced false accusations for years, particularly claims that Moscow interfered in his election campaigns, an allegation Trump has long attributed to his Democratic opponents.
&ldquo;Putin went through a hell of a lot with me. He went through a phony witch hunt where they used him and Russia, Russia,&rdquo; Trump said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: “Vladimir Putin couldn’t be happier. Because what he sees is all of the pressure on Zelensky, all of the pressure on Ukraine and no pressure on him,” McMaster said.

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on his ex-national security adviser, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, on Sunday (March 2), after the retired general claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was benefiting from Trump’s actions. Speaking over the weekend, McMaster suggested that Putin was “cheering” after Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, confronted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent Oval Office meeting. Also read: France, UK propose partial one-month Ukraine truce: What’s covered, what’s not? 'Putin couldn’t be happier' “Vladimir Putin couldn’t be happier. Because what he sees is all of the pressure on Zelensky, all of the pressure on Ukraine, and no pressure on him,” McMaster said. McMaster, who was removed from his role by Trump in 2018, claimed that Putin had successfully manipulated numerous world leaders, including Trump himself. “He appeals to President Trump’s sense of aggrievement, right? That, you know, ‘Donald, you know, like me, you know, you’ve been treated so unfairly,’” McMaster said. Also read: Kremlin accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace, blames him for clash with Trump “And he’s been very successful at it because he’s a master manipulator and one of the best liars in the world,” he added. McMaster suggested that Trump was being deceived. “And he’s being played like other presidents have been played, like other leaders have been played, through that same playbook of Putin’s,” he added. Trump appeared angered by the comments and responded aggressively on social media. Also read: ‘If he were a Democrat’: Marco Rubio says Trump would have won ‘Nobel Prize’ for Ukraine peace efforts “H.R. MCMASTER IS A WEAK AND TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE LOSER!” Trump wrote in an all-caps message on Truth Social. 'Spend less time worrying about Putin' In another post, he dismissed concerns over Putin, urging Americans to focus on domestic issues instead. “We should spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying about migrant rape gangs, drug lords, murderers, and people from mental institutions entering our Country—So that we don’t end up like Europe!” he wrote. Also read: WATCH | Zelensky says ready to resign in exchange of NATO membership for Ukraine Trump’s comments came after he met with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on Friday, during which he appeared to align himself with Putin in one respect. He complained that both he and the Russian leader had faced false accusations for years, particularly claims that Moscow interfered in his election campaigns, an allegation Trump has long attributed to his Democratic opponents. “Putin went through a hell of a lot with me. He went through a phony witch hunt where they used him and Russia, Russia,” Trump said. (With inputs from agencies)

‘WEAK, TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE LOSER’: Trump rages at ex-security adviser who said he’s ‘being played’ by Putin

Protesters in the US lined a road in Vermont where Vice President JD Vance was expected to pass, following his and President Trump's heated exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

Pro-Ukrainians protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

US Vice President JD Vance was welcomed by angry protestors during a family ski trip in Vermont on Sunday (March 2) after his heated argument with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House.&nbsp;
People were seen booing him and holding posters that read - "Vance is a traitor. Go ski in Russia," and "JD Vance, Zelensky is 10X the man you are". Some were even seen alleging via posters that the US President Donald Trump "serves" Putin (Russian president).&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-trump-zelenskys-talks-for-peace-turned-into-war-of-words-and-how-world-reacted-js-vance-donald-trump-zelensky-8767122">What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account</a>
One of the pro-Ukraine protestors present there had a placard that called Vance a "tawdry excuse of a president".
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BREAKING: A large group of protesters line the streets in Vermont, disrupting JD Vance's planned ski vacation. Thank you free speech. <a href="https://t.co/JMBfnWMIGB">pic.twitter.com/JMBfnWMIGB</a>
&mdash; Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/krassenstein/status/1895905787366818119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Wow: JD Vance is apparently skiing in Vermont this weekend and the locals aren&rsquo;t having it. Thousands have lined the streets in protest. <a href="https://t.co/ngbRc0zPoG">pic.twitter.com/ngbRc0zPoG</a>
&mdash; Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattmfm/status/1895891182322130957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Welcome to your ski vacation in Vermont, JD Vance! <a href="https://t.co/poXQlooe7r">pic.twitter.com/poXQlooe7r</a>
&mdash; Carolyn Gorman (@CarolynGorman11) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarolynGorman11/status/1895846989033849203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Hundreds of protestors have disrupted JD Vance's planned vacation in Vermont. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/3E?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#3E</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EndImpunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EndImpunity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StandWithUkraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StandWithUkraine</a> <a href="https://t.co/2Mt412XRcK">pic.twitter.com/2Mt412XRcK</a>
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This came after a heated argument between the Ukrainian president and Trump with Vance being an inseparable part of it. On February 28, Zelensky visited the White House to discuss a mineral deal with the US. The deal was called as the first step toward the ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war by Trump.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-zelensky-but-not-against-trump-eu-nato-stress-ukraines-need-to-restore-relations-with-us-8769670">With Zelensky but not against Trump: EU, NATO stress Ukraine's need to 'restore' relations with US</a>
The protestors asked Vance and his wife Usha to relocate to an undisclosed location with their three children, Fox News reported. The family was there to spend their weekend at a resort - but they later left the area.&nbsp;
However, things were quite opposite for the Ukrainian president.&nbsp;
<h2>'We stand with you'</h2>
Zelensky was welcomed in the United Kingdom (UK) with "very, very warm" hugs by the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (March 1).&nbsp;
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After receiving Zelensky at Downing Street, Starmer told the Ukrainian president, "You're very, very welcome here in Downing Street."
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My support for Ukraine is unwavering. The UK stands with you, <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZelenskyyUa</a>. <a href="https://t.co/PsVKyRHKvx">pic.twitter.com/PsVKyRHKvx</a>
&mdash; Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1895957672874107059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
"And as you've heard from the cheers street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom, and we stand with you with Ukraine for as long as it may take," the British PM added.&nbsp;
Moreover, Starmer took to the social media platform X and posted a video of them meeting and greeting.&nbsp;
"Action, not just words. Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always," the UK PM wrote.&nbsp;
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Action, not just words. Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always 🇬🇧🇺🇦 <a href="https://t.co/pDFRjKQYH6">pic.twitter.com/pDFRjKQYH6</a>
&mdash; Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1895917541442179093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
Zelensky acknowledged the support and expressed gratitude.&nbsp;
"I saw a lot of people, and I want to thank you, people of the United Kingdom, such big support from the very beginning of this war, thank you, your team," he wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;
"We count on your support," he added.
<h2>Why Vance is being targeted?&nbsp;</h2>
The discussion between Zelensky and Trump started with greetings, smiles and compliments - but turned into an ugly argument and the big credit was awarded to the Vice President JD Vance for it.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/theres-a-difference-between-jd-vance-slams-us-journo-mehdi-hasan-for-calling-out-free-speech-oppression-remarks-8732970">'There's a difference between...': JD Vance slams journo Mehdi Hasan for likening White House ban to attack on free speech</a>
As Zelensky and Trump were having a smooth discussion - Vance came into the picture and offered a "diplomatic solution" for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
"For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said.&nbsp;
"From 2014 till 2022, the situation was the same. People have been dying on the contact line. Nobody stopped him. You know that we had conversations with him, a lot of conversations.... And we signed a deal with him. (French President Emmanuel) Macron and (former German Chancellor Angela) Merkel signed a ceasefire. All of them told me that he will never go... But after that, he broke the ceasefire, he killed our people, and he didn't exchange prisoners. We signed the exchange of prisoners. But he didn't do it. What kind of diplomacy, JD, you are speaking about? What do you mean?" Zelensky asked.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/funds-for-weapons-production-in-ukraine-whats-inside-the-starmer-zelensky-loan-agreement-8770003">'Weapons production in Ukraine': What's inside the Starmer-Zelensky&nbsp;$2.84bn loan agreement?</a>
And just after this things got worse. Trump was seen not-so-happy with Zelensky's comebacks and reportedly asked him to leave without signing the deal for which Zelensky visited the US.&nbsp;
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WORLD | TRENDING | This came after a heated argument between the Ukrainian president and Trump with Vance being an inseparable part of it. On February 28, Zelensky visited the White House to discuss a mineral deal with the US.

US Vice President JD Vance was welcomed by angry protestors during a family ski trip in Vermont on Sunday (March 2) after his heated argument with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House. People were seen booing him and holding posters that read - "Vance is a traitor. Go ski in Russia," and "JD Vance, Zelensky is 10X the man you are". Some were even seen alleging via posters that the US President Donald Trump "serves" Putin (Russian president). Also read: What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account One of the pro-Ukraine protestors present there had a placard that called Vance a "tawdry excuse of a president". BREAKING: A large group of protesters line the streets in Vermont, disrupting JD Vance's planned ski vacation. Thank you free speech. pic.twitter.com/JMBfnWMIGB — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March 1, 2025 Wow: JD Vance is apparently skiing in Vermont this weekend and the locals aren’t having it. Thousands have lined the streets in protest. pic.twitter.com/ngbRc0zPoG — Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) March 1, 2025 Welcome to your ski vacation in Vermont, JD Vance! pic.twitter.com/poXQlooe7r — Carolyn Gorman (@CarolynGorman11) March 1, 2025 Hundreds of protestors have disrupted JD Vance's planned vacation in Vermont. #3E #EndImpunity #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/2Mt412XRcK — Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) March 1, 2025 This came after a heated argument between the Ukrainian president and Trump with Vance being an inseparable part of it. On February 28, Zelensky visited the White House to discuss a mineral deal with the US. The deal was called as the first step toward the ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war by Trump. Also read: With Zelensky but not against Trump: EU, NATO stress Ukraine's need to 'restore' relations with US The protestors asked Vance and his wife Usha to relocate to an undisclosed location with their three children, Fox News reported. The family was there to spend their weekend at a resort - but they later left the area. However, things were quite opposite for the Ukrainian president. 'We stand with you' Zelensky was welcomed in the United Kingdom (UK) with "very, very warm" hugs by the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (March 1). Also read: Ukrainian Ambassador lowers her head as Zelensky and JD Vance wrangle | Watch After receiving Zelensky at Downing Street, Starmer told the Ukrainian president, "You're very, very welcome here in Downing Street." My support for Ukraine is unwavering. The UK stands with you, @ZelenskyyUa. pic.twitter.com/PsVKyRHKvx — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) March 1, 2025 "And as you've heard from the cheers street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom, and we stand with you with Ukraine for as long as it may take," the British PM added. Moreover, Starmer took to the social media platform X and posted a video of them meeting and greeting. "Action, not just words. Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always," the UK PM wrote. Action, not just words. Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always 🇬🇧🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/pDFRjKQYH6 — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) March 1, 2025 Zelensky acknowledged the support and expressed gratitude. "I saw a lot of people, and I want to thank you, people of the United Kingdom, such big support from the very beginning of this war, thank you, your team," he wrote in a post on X. "We count on your support," he added. Why Vance is being targeted? The discussion between Zelensky and Trump started with greetings, smiles and compliments - but turned into an ugly argument and the big credit was awarded to the Vice President JD Vance for it. Also read: 'There's a difference between...': JD Vance slams journo Mehdi Hasan for likening White House ban to attack on free speech As Zelensky and Trump were having a smooth discussion - Vance came into the picture and offered a "diplomatic solution" for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. "For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said. "From 2014 till 2022, the situation was the same. People have been dying on the contact line. Nobody stopped him. You know that we had conversations with him, a lot of conversations.... And we signed a deal with him. (French President Emmanuel) Macron and (former German Chancellor Angela) Merkel signed a ceasefire. All of them told me that he will never go... But after that, he broke the ceasefire, he killed our people, and he didn't exchange prisoners. We signed the exchange of prisoners. But he didn't do it. What kind of diplomacy, JD, you are speaking about? What do you mean?" Zelensky asked. Also read: 'Weapons production in Ukraine': What's inside the Starmer-Zelensky $2.84bn loan agreement? And just after this things got worse. Trump was seen not-so-happy with Zelensky's comebacks and reportedly asked him to leave without signing the deal for which Zelensky visited the US.

'Tawdry excuse of a president': Why JD Vance faces protests in Vermont while Zelensky gets grand welcome in UK?

JD Vance has launched a scathing attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, escalating tensions after Zelensky’s clash with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. As Trump’s potential VP pick, Vance’s aggressive stance is drawing both criticism and praise. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has openly endorsed Vance, calling him "our future president."

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A meeting that could possibly have been a gamechanger took a different route as Ukrainian President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/volodymyr-zelensky" rel="dofollow">Volodymyr Zelensky</a> and US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> sat down to discuss matters concerning war-torn Ukraine in front of the American media. The entire conversation was on display for not only the media present in the Oval Office but the world at large.
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Everything about the meet and the talk that followed has been garnering eyeballs, from Zelensky getting rare opportunities to speak or even defend himself to Vice President JD Vance taking it a notch higher. But it was the plight of the Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, that caught the internet's attention. As the microphones hovered around the speakers as the decibels at the discussion table kept rising, when Zelensky could barely put his point forward, Markarova was seen placing her hand on her head looking distraught.
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A talk that had hope pinned on it turned into one that dimmed hope. The ambassador's reaction was caught on camera, which got the internet talking.
This was moments after Zelensky and JD Vance were embroiled in a conversation where the latter dominated, not letting the President of Ukraine speak. Vance asserted, "You should be thanking the president for bringing an end to this conflict." While Zelensky kept reiterating the fact that Russian President Putin annexed Crimea in 2014 and has been violating ceasefire agreements despite having norms clearly laid out. Justifying the need for a security guarantee, which Trump said was only 2% of the entire deal in discussion.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-labels-ukrainian-president-zelenskys-meeting-with-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-russia-ukraine-war-8769161">'Irresponsible warmonger': Russia labels Zelensky's 'historic' meeting with Trump 'complete failure'</a>
As the conversation moved on, Zelensky was further made to understand by Trump that he was 'gambling with the lives of millions of people' and that he is 'gambling with World War III', and what he was doing was disrespectful to America.

Trending, World: This was moments after Zelensky and JD Vance were embroiled in a conversation where the latter dominated, not letting the President of Ukraine speak.

A meeting that could possibly have been a gamechanger took a different route as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump sat down to discuss matters concerning war-torn Ukraine in front of the American media. The entire conversation was on display for not only the media present in the Oval Office but the world at large. Also Read: 'What if a Bomb Drops on Your Head Now?' Trump's remark during clash with Zelensky goes viral - WATCH Everything about the meet and the talk that followed has been garnering eyeballs, from Zelensky getting rare opportunities to speak or even defend himself to Vice President JD Vance taking it a notch higher. But it was the plight of the Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, that caught the internet's attention. As the microphones hovered around the speakers as the decibels at the discussion table kept rising, when Zelensky could barely put his point forward, Markarova was seen placing her hand on her head looking distraught. Watch video here: 🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukrainian Ambassador in the USA Oksana Markarova watches Zelensky in despair 🤷‍♂️🥹 pic.twitter.com/LUhjYc5vfb — Roberto (@UniqueMongolia) February 28, 2025 A talk that had hope pinned on it turned into one that dimmed hope. The ambassador's reaction was caught on camera, which got the internet talking. This was moments after Zelensky and JD Vance were embroiled in a conversation where the latter dominated, not letting the President of Ukraine speak. Vance asserted, "You should be thanking the president for bringing an end to this conflict." While Zelensky kept reiterating the fact that Russian President Putin annexed Crimea in 2014 and has been violating ceasefire agreements despite having norms clearly laid out. Justifying the need for a security guarantee, which Trump said was only 2% of the entire deal in discussion. Also Read: 'Irresponsible warmonger': Russia labels Zelensky's 'historic' meeting with Trump 'complete failure' As the conversation moved on, Zelensky was further made to understand by Trump that he was 'gambling with the lives of millions of people' and that he is 'gambling with World War III', and what he was doing was disrespectful to America.

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As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump, the meeting turned into a raging fight of word as Trump and US Vice President JD Vance teamed up against Zelensky.&nbsp;
Trump accused Zelensky of "gambling with World War III", pointing his finger at the Ukrainian leader.&nbsp;
"What you are doing is disrespectful to the country - this country that's backed you far more than a lot of people said they should have," Trump said.
Zelensky calmly interjected, saying, "I'm with all respect for your country".
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-meeting-today-live-news-updates-from-white-house-washington-to-sign-minerals-deal-8766345">Trump Zelensky meeting LIVE: Zelensky leaves White House; Trump says 'come back when you're ready for peace'</a>
In the middle of it, Vance said that "diplomacy was needed to end the war, to which Zelensky asked "What kind of diplomacy". Following this, the US president accused him of being "disrespectful" in the president's office.&nbsp;
<h2>'Don't tell us what we're gonna feel'</h2>
As Zelensky tried to make his argument, Trump intervened and said, "Don&rsquo;t tell us what we&rsquo;re gonna feel. You&rsquo;re in no position to dictate what we&rsquo;re going to feel &hellip; You&rsquo;ve allowed yourself to be in a very bad position &hellip; You don&rsquo;t have the cards right now with us."
"You are gambling with the lives of millions, you are gambling with World War Three. And what you are doing is very disrespectful to this country," Trump added.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-expelled-russian-journalist-in-the-middle-of-trump-zelensky-meeting-heres-why-8766772">White House expelled Russian journalist in the middle of Trump Zelensky meeting&nbsp;-&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s&nbsp;why</a>
The Ukrainian leader tries to interject but Trump waves his hands. "No, no, you've done a lot of talking", he said. "Your country is in big trouble," he repeats.
"I know, I know," Zelensky said.
"You're not winning this," says Trump. "You have a damn good chance of coming out OK because of us."
"We gave you through this stupid president [a reference to Joe Biden] $350bn, we gave you military equipment... if you didn't have our military equipment this war would have been over in two weeks," Trump added.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/war-of-words-trump-ends-meeting-with-zelensky-warns-either-make-a-deal-or-were-out-8766769">War of words: Trump ends meeting with Zelensky, warns 'make a deal or we're out'</a>
The US vice president said, "Have you said 'thank you' once this entire meeting?" To this Zelensky replied, "a lot of times".&nbsp;
"No, in this entire meeting, have you said 'thank you'?," Vance questioned.
"You went to Pennsylvania and campaigned for the opposition in October. Offer some words of appreciation for the USA and the president who is trying to save your country."
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Zelensky tries to respond, saying, "Please, you think that if you will speak very loudly about the war..."
However, Trump interrupted him, saying, "Your country is in big trouble".
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The Ukrainian leader tries to interject but Trump waves his hands. "No, no, you've done a lot of talking", he said. "Your country is in big trouble," he repeats.

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump, the meeting turned into a raging fight of word as Trump and US Vice President JD Vance teamed up against Zelensky. Trump accused Zelensky of "gambling with World War III", pointing his finger at the Ukrainian leader. "What you are doing is disrespectful to the country - this country that's backed you far more than a lot of people said they should have," Trump said. Zelensky calmly interjected, saying, "I'm with all respect for your country". Also read: Trump Zelensky meeting LIVE: Zelensky leaves White House; Trump says 'come back when you're ready for peace' In the middle of it, Vance said that "diplomacy was needed to end the war, to which Zelensky asked "What kind of diplomacy". Following this, the US president accused him of being "disrespectful" in the president's office. 'Don't tell us what we're gonna feel' As Zelensky tried to make his argument, Trump intervened and said, "Don’t tell us what we’re gonna feel. You’re in no position to dictate what we’re going to feel … You’ve allowed yourself to be in a very bad position … You don’t have the cards right now with us." "You are gambling with the lives of millions, you are gambling with World War Three. And what you are doing is very disrespectful to this country," Trump added. Also read: White House expelled Russian journalist in the middle of Trump Zelensky meeting - Here’s why The Ukrainian leader tries to interject but Trump waves his hands. "No, no, you've done a lot of talking", he said. "Your country is in big trouble," he repeats. "I know, I know," Zelensky said. "You're not winning this," says Trump. "You have a damn good chance of coming out OK because of us." "We gave you through this stupid president [a reference to Joe Biden] $350bn, we gave you military equipment... if you didn't have our military equipment this war would have been over in two weeks," Trump added. Also read: War of words: Trump ends meeting with Zelensky, warns 'make a deal or we're out' The US vice president said, "Have you said 'thank you' once this entire meeting?" To this Zelensky replied, "a lot of times". "No, in this entire meeting, have you said 'thank you'?," Vance questioned. "You went to Pennsylvania and campaigned for the opposition in October. Offer some words of appreciation for the USA and the president who is trying to save your country." Also read: ‘What does Putin have on him?’ Key witness accuses Trump of betraying Zelensky as both leaders meet Zelensky tries to respond, saying, "Please, you think that if you will speak very loudly about the war..." However, Trump interrupted him, saying, "Your country is in big trouble". (With inputs from agencies)

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