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VP Vance Urges Europe to Boost Defense Spending for Economic Revival

2/18/2026

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On February 17, 2026, U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Europe for undermining progress in a Fox News interview.
He cited defense spending and stagnating economies as Europe’s core issues.
Vance aligned with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the interconnected futures of the United States and Europe.
He said the U.S. call for more military investment aims to revitalize the European economy, not abandon Europe.

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On February 17, 2026, U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Europe for undermining progress in a Fox News interview.
He cited defense spending and stagnating economies as Europe’s core issues.
Vance aligned with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the interconnected futures of the United States and Europe.
He said the U.S. call for more military investment aims to revitalize the European economy, not abandon Europe.