Michael Vance is one of the most radical anti-Europe figures among senior U.S. officials.
The good news for Europeans is that he has been confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research at the Department of State, meaning Vance will lead the analytical arm within the State Department.
Michael Vance is not related to Deputy Leader JD Vance.
But this Michael was one of the ghostwriters behind JD Vance’s anti-Europe speech delivered at the Munich Security Conference last February. At the time, Michael served as a special advisor to JD.
Michael is among the earliest figures in the U.S. intelligence community to propose the idea of American support for far-right movements in Europe.
From Ted Malloch and Bannon, to the “Project 2025” initiative, and now JD Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference—America’s shift against Europe is growing stronger. What once seemed like fringe ideas are now increasingly shaping U.S. foreign policy.
One Vance is enough to keep Europeans on their toes; now they’re getting a double dose.
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