Vice President Vance Says Trump Aims to Restore Peace in Europe

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration is making the restoration of peace in Europe a central objective of its foreign policy. Speaking on 13 August to American troops based in the United Kingdom, Vance stated that the White House intends to "bring peace to Europe once again," a phrase he repeated in several appearances. While emphasizing diplomacy, the vice president also signalled a firm military posture, telling service members that "bad guys need to be worried about America’s army" because the armed forces underpin any peace effort. Vance did not outline specific initiatives or timelines, but his remarks suggest the administration plans to couple deterrence with renewed efforts to de-escalate regional conflicts, including the war in Ukraine.