Vance Team: WSJ ‘Mischaracterized’ VP’s Russia Comments

The Wall Street Journal mischaracterized Vice President JD Vance’s comments concerning President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Vance’s communications director.

The Journal promoted an “exclusive” story by posting on X late Thursday night, “Vance pledged to hit Russia with sanctions and potentially military action if Putin won’t agree to a peace deal that guarantees Ukraine’s independence.”

However, Vance’s communications director, William Martin, responded early Friday morning by refuting the Journal’s claim, saying the vice president “didn’t make any threats.”

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