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.