Public statements or official interviews by JD Vance reported by major news outlets

Ohio Senator JD Vance Declines to Call Putin an 'Enemy,' Emphasizes Negotiations

Oct 27, 2024, 10:33 PM

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has declined to label Russian President Vladimir Putin as an 'enemy,' instead referring to him as an 'adversary' and a 'competitor.' Vance, who is also a senator from Ohio, emphasized the importance of negotiations with Russia, suggesting that it is counterproductive to approach Moscow as an enemy. This stance was reiterated in multiple interviews, including one with NBC's Kristen Welker and another with 'Face the Nation' moderator Margaret Brennan. Vance's comments come amid ongoing discussions about U.S.-Russia relations and election interference.