JD Vance Ties US NATO Support to EU's Treatment of Elon Musk's Social Media

The vice presidential candidate suggests American backing for NATO should hinge on Europe's regulation of Musk's platforms.

JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, stated that U.S. support for NATO should depend on the EU not regulating Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
Vance's comments were made during an interview with YouTuber Shawn Ryan, where he criticized an EU official's letter to Musk regarding platforming Donald Trump.
Vance argued that NATO allies should respect American values, particularly free speech, as a condition for continued U.S. support.
The EU's Digital Services Act, which aims to regulate harmful content on platforms like X, was cited as a point of contention.
Vance has faced criticism for his comments, which some view as aligning with pro-Putin stances, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.