Europe braces for Rubio remarks in Munich after Vance’s fiery address

Published



Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be the highest-ranking administration official representing President Donald Trump at this year’s Munich Security Conference, but European counterparts are not sighing with relief, at least not yet.

Vice President JD Vance roiled Europe last year with his remarks to the conference when he told the continent it was its own greatest threat, not Russia or China, and that there was “a new sheriff in town” — Trump. 

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.