JD Vance – Trump’s Hit Man

JD Vance – Trump’s Hit Man

Has JD Vance been assigned a role by Trump? Currently the only specified duty of a vice president is to preside over the Senate. No wonder Vance went to Greenland. Imagine having to spend your days listening to Chuck Schumer. But it is clear to me that Vance is Trump’s hit man. First he went to Europe and chastised the Europeans at being wimps. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference Vance chided the Europeans. He was confrontational accusing the Europeans of censoring free speech. He said that they feared their own people. He dismissed the role of Russian interference in the politics of the continent. Rather he said that the greatest danger was from within rather than without. Vance said “The threat I worry the most about vis-à-vis Europe is not Russia, it’s not China, it’s not any other external actor. What I worry about is the threat from within, the retreat of Europe from some its most fundamental values, values shared with the United States of America.” Moreover, Vance said that Brussels had shut down social media over hateful content, criticized Germany for raids against its own citizens for posting anti-feminist comments, Sweden for convicting a Christian activist, and United Kingdom for backsliding on religious rights. 

Hum. Sounds like the Biden administration to me. Not surprisingly those in Europe hit back. “Vance’s attack on European democracy in Munich, perversely twisting the language of democracy itself should leave no doubt whatsoever that the aim of this administration is to destroy the EU and its liberal democracies.” Of course, Vance would not have said any of this without Trump’s blessing. 

Then came the meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump let Vance be the attack dog in provoking Zelenskyy to counter attack. Remember “Do you think that it’s respectful to come to the Oval Office of the United States of America and attack the administration that is trying to prevent the destruction of your country?” Vance said. “Have you said ‘thank you’ once?” “With respect, I think it’s disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media.” I don’t think that Zelenskyy – like any foreign leader – took too kindly to the impudence of only a vice president and reacted accordingly.

Then Vance proceeded to belittle the Chinese in the midst of the trade war by saying that the U.S. borrows “money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture.”  Naturally, the Chinese were offended by the use of the term “peasants” much like black men take offense at being called “boy”. There is no doubt in my mind that Vance deliberately chose a racist term to intentionally provoke the Chinese. And of course they responded. “To hear words that lack knowledge and respect like those uttered by this Vice President is both surprising and kind of lamentable.” This was their diplomatic way of saying F-you. Again, Vance would not have uttered this insult without Trump’s approval.

Then Vance went to Greenland on an “unofficial” visit that was unwelcomed by either Denmark or Greenland. There he said “Its cold as s — here!” Then he proceeded to insult Denmark. He accused Denmark of failing to provide adequate security against “very aggressive incursions from Russia, from China and from other nations.” He said “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 filled with incredible people. That has to change.”  Neither the Danes nor the Greenlanders were thrilled. Greenland responded by saying “We’re afraid of being colonized again. We’ve been a colony for the past 300 years under Denmark, it still feels like it. Now another colonizer is interested in us.” Greenland’s prime minister said that Vance was not showing respect for an ally. The Danish Foreign Minister appealed for an end to the hostile messaging from Washington. “Many accusations and many allegations have been made. And of course, we are open to criticism. But let me be completely honest: We do not appreciate the tone in which it is being delivered.” He then added “Stop treating us like dirt.”

The commander of the US base in Greenland, Col. Sussanah Myers was apologetic and emailed “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.” Not surprisingly, she was removed from command.

All this points to Vance’s unofficial role in the Trump Administration, he is the agent provocateur, Trump’s hit man Trump’s attack dog. Sic’ em.