Read the full transcript. There is so much more that is being overlooked besides the “war plans” that were leaked.
Joe Kent: “I will send you the unclass data we pulled on BAM shipping” This indicates that Kent knew that this conversation was classified and that at least some people in the chat were not privy to at least some level of classified information.
JD Vance: “I think messaging is going to be tough no matter what – nobody knows who the Houthis are – which is why we would need to stay focused on: 1) Biden failed & 2) Iran funded.”. He’s basically acknowledging what they’re doing is complete bullshit, but it won’t matter as long as they blame Biden for it.
JD Vance: “1) this leaks, and we look indecisive;”. I don’t even know what to say here.
Michael Waltz: “Per the president’s request we are working with DOD and State to determine how to compile the cost associated and levy them on the Europeans.”. In other words “We’re bombing Yemen, and Europe’s gonna pay for it.”
JD Vance: “I just hate bailing Europe out again.”. I think this is a highly under-reported line in this whole debacle. It shows that the US position on Europe isn’t just some political theater to appease Trump, but shows that the US (or at least, this administration’s) disdain for Europe is very, very real. This is the geopolitical equivalent of finding out your best friend tells everybody that you’re nothing but a freeloading loser when you’re not around. Even if it stays quiet, this line will not go unnoticed, and will have a huge impact on US/EU relations going forward.
IMPORTANT EDIT: As I expected, these comments did not go unnoticed. European leaders are already rethinking their relationships with the US in response to not only this entire scandal, but also the specific comments made by JD Vance since it gives evidence of the true feelings of the Trump administration.
JD Vance: “And if there are things we can do upfront to minimize risk to Saudi oil facilities we should do it.”. Good to know where his priorities are. Gotta protect that Saudi oil. Innocent civillians? Fuck 'em. They’re not nearly as important as that sweet, sweet black gold.
Pete Hegseth: “VP: I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC.”. See above. This is going to have a huge damping effect on our relations with our European allies going forward, as it reinforces the fact that US disdain for Europe is real and not just political theater for cameras.
So in other words, they’re bombing Yemen because Europeans are freeloaders, and if anybody asks why we’re even doing this just blame Biden.
Then whinging about messaging is hilarious to me. It’s not like they have ever been good at it it’s just their portion of the electorate has been eating lead paint and accepts basically anything.
They were basically saying as much in the chat. A couple of times. If anyone asks any questions, just blame Biden because they know their base will accept it.
I do think the US in particular should have pulled the leash on Netanyahu. Sure felt like they had a different understanding of who has the power in that relationship. (Thanks, AIPAC.)
However, regardless of the US stance, I think s genocide happens there no matter what. Even so, slowly and constantly over 30 years is better than devastation over 30 months.
Are you seriously naive enough to think the Houthis will lay down their arms if Israel stops attacking Palestine? The Yemeni civil war was happening before Israel invaded Gaza.
Read the full transcript. There is so much more that is being overlooked besides the “war plans” that were leaked.
Joe Kent: “I will send you the unclass data we pulled on BAM shipping” This indicates that Kent knew that this conversation was classified and that at least some people in the chat were not privy to at least some level of classified information.
JD Vance: “I think messaging is going to be tough no matter what – nobody knows who the Houthis are – which is why we would need to stay focused on: 1) Biden failed & 2) Iran funded.”. He’s basically acknowledging what they’re doing is complete bullshit, but it won’t matter as long as they blame Biden for it.
JD Vance: “1) this leaks, and we look indecisive;”. I don’t even know what to say here.
Michael Waltz: “Per the president’s request we are working with DOD and State to determine how to compile the cost associated and levy them on the Europeans.”. In other words “We’re bombing Yemen, and Europe’s gonna pay for it.”
JD Vance: “I just hate bailing Europe out again.”. I think this is a highly under-reported line in this whole debacle. It shows that the US position on Europe isn’t just some political theater to appease Trump, but shows that the US (or at least, this administration’s) disdain for Europe is very, very real. This is the geopolitical equivalent of finding out your best friend tells everybody that you’re nothing but a freeloading loser when you’re not around. Even if it stays quiet, this line will not go unnoticed, and will have a huge impact on US/EU relations going forward.
IMPORTANT EDIT: As I expected, these comments did not go unnoticed. European leaders are already rethinking their relationships with the US in response to not only this entire scandal, but also the specific comments made by JD Vance since it gives evidence of the true feelings of the Trump administration.
JD Vance: “And if there are things we can do upfront to minimize risk to Saudi oil facilities we should do it.”. Good to know where his priorities are. Gotta protect that Saudi oil. Innocent civillians? Fuck 'em. They’re not nearly as important as that sweet, sweet black gold.
Pete Hegseth: “VP: I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC.”. See above. This is going to have a huge damping effect on our relations with our European allies going forward, as it reinforces the fact that US disdain for Europe is real and not just political theater for cameras.
So in other words, they’re bombing Yemen because Europeans are freeloaders, and if anybody asks why we’re even doing this just blame Biden.
Then whinging about messaging is hilarious to me. It’s not like they have ever been good at it it’s just their portion of the electorate has been eating lead paint and accepts basically anything.
They were basically saying as much in the chat. A couple of times. If anyone asks any questions, just blame Biden because they know their base will accept it.
European here: we did not ask for your help, we do not particularly want you to bomb the houthis (or anyone in the Middle East for that matter).
… You want shipping through the Suez.
I can think of a better way to get the Houthis to stop attacking ships in the Suez
Give Israel to Iran?
I do think the US in particular should have pulled the leash on Netanyahu. Sure felt like they had a different understanding of who has the power in that relationship. (Thanks, AIPAC.)
However, regardless of the US stance, I think s genocide happens there no matter what. Even so, slowly and constantly over 30 years is better than devastation over 30 months.
It’s not a black and white situation.
Easiest way to dothat is stop supporting Israel’s genocide in Palestine. Seems like all upsides to me
Are you seriously naive enough to think the Houthis will lay down their arms if Israel stops attacking Palestine? The Yemeni civil war was happening before Israel invaded Gaza.