In light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which broke out in February 2022, Vice President JD Vance recalled a heated exchange of words with an expatriate from Ukraine.
Trump’s lieutenant, who was involved in the brawl with the Ukrainian-American man, said immigrants may identify as Americans and should guard the country’s interests.
” During my senatorial strategy in 2022, I met a Ukrainian-American gentleman in NE Ohio. He was really upset about my opinions on the fight and my desire to bring it to a close second. You are trying to leave my land, and I don’t like it.”” Sir, I replied, “your region is the United States of America, and so is mine”, Vance posted on X.
Calling it unpleasant for an expat to “use” the USA to live cultural competitions, Vance said:” One of the most important elements of integration is seeing” your” region as the USA”.
” I often found it offensive that a new immigrant to our state would be willing to use the influence and power of their new country to end the old’s tribal rivalries. One of the most crucial aspects of integration is recognizing *your* region as the USA. It’s part of the bargain: if you’re welcomed into our national home, you had to look out for the interests of the United States”, he added.
The US Vice President expressed gratitude to refugees who have the “right perspective” and consider the country’s best interests.
” I know some refugees who have the proper perspective, and I’m glad to them. For example, I met many Ukrainian Americans during that campaign ( and since ) who agreed with my views, or at the very least, asked the right question: what is in the best interests of the United States”? Vance wrote.
Vance’s article comes days after Russia and the United States voted against a UN resolution that condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The walk, under recently elected US President Donald Trump, has strained US-Europe relationships and raised concerns about Washington’s shifting position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Following the UN general assembly voting, the US and Russia voted against a Russian resolution that was supported by Europe and called for an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces. The resolution was passed with 93 seats in behalf, 18 against, and 65 nays.
