German Chancellor Rebukes Vance for Courting Far-Right, Undermining Democracy
German Chancellor Rebukes Vance for Supporting Party That Downplays Nazis. The German Chancellor’s rebuke of J.D. Vance highlights a growing concern within Europe regarding the influence of American politicians who appear to be aligning with, or at least not actively opposing, political parties that minimize the severity of Nazi ideology. This isn’t simply about differing political opinions; it’s about the potential erosion of democratic values and the normalization of dangerous historical revisionism.
Vance’s recent comments to a gathering of European leaders, dismissing the impact of foreign interference on democratic elections, revealed a troubling lack of awareness, or perhaps a deliberate disregard, for the very real threats facing European democracies.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood