'Backfired spectacularly': European officials reportedly now view US as an 'adversary' - eviltoast
If Vice President J.D. Vance hoped to earn respect among international leaders with his speech in Germany last week, it didn't work, according to one senior diplomat. Vance not only didn't persuade his audience, he insulted them, the Financial Times reported Monday."His speech backfired spectacularl...

If Vice President J.D. Vance hoped to earn respect among international leaders with his speech in Germany last week, it wouldn’t work, according to one senior diplomat.

  • argon@lemmy.today
    18·
    4 days ago

    The far right party in Germany had 10% last election, and is likely to get 20% this election.

    1/5 is a lot, but it’s not the average voter.

    (Btw, why use the framing “elites” for left wing and “leaders” for right wing?)