Vice President Vance Visits Dachau Memorial on First International Trip
The visit highlighted the Holocaust's atrocities as Vance prepares for key discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war in Munich.
- Vice President JD Vance toured the Dachau concentration camp memorial in Germany, accompanied by Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, during his first international trip since taking office.
- Vance laid a wreath at the International Monument and reflected on the importance of remembering the Holocaust to prevent future atrocities.
- The visit follows a tradition of U.S. leaders, including former Vice Presidents Joe Biden and Mike Pence, visiting Holocaust memorials during their tenures.
- Vance's trip includes attending the Munich Security Conference and meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- The Trump administration is emphasizing negotiations to end the war, with Vance serving as a key intermediary in discussions with European leaders.