The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 17th, 2025: European Official Breaks Down In Tears Over Vance Speech & DOGE Comes For The Pentagon's Budget
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Feb 17, 2025 A recent speech at the Munich Security Conference stirred emotions, even bringing a European official to tears. It condemned attempts to undermine democratic principles in Europe, highlighting the repression faced by dissenting voices. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is shaking things up with proposed cuts to the Pentagon's budget, targeting an eight percent reduction. This move has sparked heated debates about military spending and modernization amidst rising tensions in international relations.
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Vance's Speech at Munich
- At the Munich Security Conference, VP JD Vance criticized European leaders for stifling democratic norms.
- His speech left some officials in tears and sparked outrage among European elites.
Germany Criminalizing Speech
- A 60 Minutes piece highlighted Germany criminalizing free speech, including online insults and "malicious gossip."
- German authorities conducted over 50 raids for a racist cartoon posted online.
Impact on US-Europe Relations
- Vance's criticism of Europe will impact the Trump administration's relationship with Western allies.
- This is especially true as the White House pursues peace talks with Russia, potentially sidelining the EU.