BERLIN (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside Washington, linking the country’s limits against hate speech to American troops stationed there.

US Vice President JD Vance has once again indicated his displeasure with what he views as censorship in Germany and linked this to the role the United States might be willing to play in European security policy.

Vice President of the USA, J.D. Vance, warns that America will not keep troops in Germany if that country does not ensure freedom of speech. During the CPAC conference in Washington, he argued that illegal immigration is the greatest threat to Europe.

Vice President of the USA, J.D. Vance, warns that America may withdraw troops from Germany if the country does not safeguard freedom of speech. During the CPAC conference in Washington, he argued that illegal immigration is the greatest threat to Europe.