US politicians Vance and Rubio visited Munich with contrasting receptions – shock one year, applause the next.
Vance’s Controversial Visit
Last year, US Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Munich, the capital of Bavaria, to support anti-EU radicals from a position of Trumpian betterwisserism.
During his visit, Vance threatened to loosen transatlantic ties and lectured Europe on how it should conduct its internal affairs.
The reactions to Vance’s visit were characterized by shock and disbelief among those present.
Rubio’s Contrasting Reception
This year, American Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a similar visit to Munich, following in Vance’s footsteps.
Unlike Vance, Rubio received loud applause from the same people who had previously expressed shock and disbelief.
This contrasting reception highlights the changing dynamics in US-European relations.
