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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

British Veterans Slam Vance As US Vice President Belittles Allied Sacrifices

JD Vance’s dismissal of soldiers’ ideals as mere ‘abstractions’ has sparked outrage, with critics slamming Trumpism’s ‘moral rot.’ From British veterans to US commentators, the backlash is fierce. (Credit: AFP News)

The recent controversy surrounding US Vice President JD Vance's comments on soldiers' motivations has ignited a firestorm, with critics decrying what they see as a deeper 'moral rot' at the heart of Trumpism.

Stemming from a provocative claim made during his Republican National Convention speech on 16 July 2024, Vance argued that soldiers fight not for ideals but for their homes and comrades.

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