Fake News Falls Flat: WSJ Hit with Community Note After Completely Misrepresenting J.D. Vance’s Comments on Russia in Munich Speech – J.D. Weighs In
Vice President J.D. Vance delivered his first major speech in Europe on Friday speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.
During his speech VP Vance did not hold back – just like his boss! Vice President Vance lectured Europe on the continent’s moves to eradicate free speech and free expression in the formerly free societies.
Vice President Vance also spoke about ending the Ukraine-Russia War. J.d. Vance told the European crowd that there are certainly military tools and economic tools the West could use to pressure Vladimir Putin from reengaging Russian military operations in Ukraine.
The Wall Street Journal immediately took the Vice President’s comments to mean the US could hit Russia with military action if Putin does not agree to a peace deal.
It’s not clear where the WSJ concocted this headline. The report was so far from the truth that X slapped down a community note on the WSJ report.
JD Vance did not “pledge” “economic sanctions” or “military action”.
The transcript clearly shows he said “economic tools of leverage” and “military tools of leverage” exist, but that ultimately Trump “wants to have a productive conversation” with Putin and Zelensky.
Maria Gentry posted the actual transcript to show how far off the Wall Street Journal was with their splashy reporting.
Wow, the WSJ has fallen so far. This is sad. Traditional journalism is dead. Do they even teach it in school anymore?
This is what was actually said: pic.twitter.com/mPUnJ20UgG
— Maria Gentry (@qued3point14) February 14, 2025
William Martin, the communications director for J.D. Vance, also responded to this fake news by the WSJ.
This is pure fake news. Compare the transcript of @JDVance‘s conversation with WSJ to the headline being run here.
The Vice President didn’t make any threats. He simply stated the fact that no one is going to take options away from President Trump as these negotiations begin. https://t.co/OSOo7ECBqr pic.twitter.com/MiAynLJZsi
— William Martin (@wsmartin218) February 14, 2025
And, later Vice President Vance also responded to the Journal.
Vice President J.D. Vance: President Trump is the ultimate deal maker and will bring peace to the region by ending the war in Ukraine. As we’ve always said, American troops should never be put into harm’s way where it doesn’t advance American interests and security. This war is between Russia and Ukraine.
President Trump is the ultimate deal maker and will bring peace to the region by ending the war in Ukraine. As we’ve always said, American troops should never be put into harm’s way where it doesn’t advance American interests and security. This war is between Russia and Ukraine. https://t.co/8CDpLkSaY7
— JD Vance (@JDVance) February 14, 2025
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