Vice President J.D. Vance announced that the United States is ending its direct funding of the Ukraine war, signaling a shift in U.S. policy toward seeking a peaceful settlement. Vance emphasized that if European countries want to support Ukraine by purchasing weapons from American producers, they are welcome to do so, but the U.S. will no longer finance the conflict itself. This position was reiterated in multiple statements, including an interview on Fox News, where Vance highlighted the desire to move away from the 'Ukraine war business.' Concurrently, political strategist Steve Bannon called for Republicans to adopt a maximalist political approach against Democrats and institutions, expanding electoral gains in Texas. Bannon also warned against U.S. involvement in Europe’s conflicts, advocating for an 'America First' policy that rejects security guarantees to Ukraine, halts reconstruction efforts, and ends the deployment of U.S. combat troops in Europe. He criticized ongoing demands from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies for continued U.S. support, framing it as untenable and urging a decisive policy change.