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Vice President JD Vance promises to abandon quotas in the military

Vice President J.D. Vance boasted 'no more quotas' in the military while visiting young Marines in Quantico. He emphasized that the previous administration's policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is no longer in effect. 'No more quotas, no more nonsense, no more diversity training,' he said. 'We believe that true strength and true diversity in the U.S. Marine Corps comes from the fact that you all come from different social groups, different corners of America, and have the strength and purpose to win the nation's wars.'

The Vice President noted that he saw 'signs of renewed patriotism' and 'signs of improvement in the younger representatives of the national army.'

Visit to Quantico by the Vice President caused delay

Arriving three hours late, Vance justified this by saying he had a meeting in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump. 'I was in the Oval Office and talked to the president. I said, 'Sir, I know we are busy, but the Marines in Quantico are waiting for me',' he said. He also reported that Trump expressed his 'love' and gratitude.

Quantico lieutenants told Fox News that they were touched to see the former Marine in the White House. They said that the rapid changes in Washington had not significantly affected their daily lives, except for new restrictions on what they are allowed to post on social media.

Conflicting discussions JD Vance

Vance's speech was his first public address after a report was released stating that the Vice President expressed concerns about Houthi strikes in a chat on Signal with other senior U.S. officials. He did not answer reporters' questions regarding the leak of that discussion.

Application of sanctions against Europe

Regarding the application of sanctions against Europe, Vance noted that there is a greater threat to European ships in the Red Sea due to Houthi strikes than to American shipping. 'I think we are making a mistake,' Vance said. '3 percent of American trade passes through the Suez Canal. 40 percent of European trade - yes. There is a real threat that the public does not understand this or why it is necessary. The strongest reason to do this - as the president said - is the message.'

Vance voiced his views to Pete Hegseth: 'Vice President: I understand your concerns and fully support you in addressing the president. Important things, most of which are hard to predict the consequences (economy, peace in Ukraine, Gaza, etc.). I think conveying the message will be difficult, no matter who the Houthis are - and so we must focus on: 1) Biden's failures & 2) Iran's financing.'

Hegseth added: 'I fully share your disdain for European inaction. It’s pathetic. But Mike is right, we are the only ones on the planet (in our camp) who can do this. No one else is needed. The question is when. It seems to me that now - more than ever, considering the president's directive to open maritime routes. I think we have to do this; but the president still has 24 hours to make a decision.'

Vance responded: 'If you think we need to do this, go ahead. I just hate to support Europe again.'