At the Munich Security Conference on February 14, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a scathing critique of European leadership, accusing the EU’s political elites of fearing their own voters and suppressing free speech under the pretext of combating so-called “disinformation.” His remarks, which challenged the EU’s handling of democratic values, sparked controversy across the Atlantic and earned praise from President Donald Trump, who called Vance’s speech “brilliant.”

Addressing a gathering of global policymakers and security officials in Munich, Vance declared that the greatest threat to Europe was not foreign adversaries such as Russia or China, but rather a deepening crisis within its own political structures. He pointed to what he called the EU’s “abandonment of core values,” warning that censorship and the suppression of dissenting views were eroding democracy on the continent.

“The threat that I worry the most about vis-à-vis Europe is not Russia, it’s not China, it’s not any other external actor,” Vance stated. “What I worry about is the threat from within.”

Vance’s speech reflected a growing sentiment among conservative leaders in both the US and Europe that EU elites have distanced themselves from the concerns of their own citizens, resorting to authoritarian measures to maintain control. He specifically cited the annulment of Romania’s recent presidential election as an example of democratic backsliding in the EU.

“European leaders have grown afraid of their own voters,” he remarked. “Rather than trust in the democratic process, they manipulate it, silence opposing voices, and justify these actions by claiming to fight ‘misinformation’ or ‘disinformation.’”

Shortly after Vance’s speech, President Trump was asked about its reception during a........

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