JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2025, criticized European immigration and free speech policies, while a joke involving Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk failed to amuse the audience, highlighting US-Europe tensions.

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Defense in a dramatic 51-50 Senate vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Despite controversies and opposition from some Republicans and all Democrats, Hegseth's military background and Trump's influence secured his position.