CNN Panel Clashes Over VP J.D. Vance and Elon Musk’s Ties to German Far-Right

A heated debate unfolded on CNN’s State of the Union as panelists clashed over recent remarks made by Vice President J.D. Vance and White House adviser Elon Musk regarding Germany’s far-right political movements. The controversy stemmed from Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, where he suggested that Germany should not shun its nationalist parties.

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During his address on Friday, Vance stated, “Europeans, the people, have a voice. You can embrace what your people tell you, even when it’s surprising, even when you don’t agree.” His comments raised eyebrows, particularly after he held meetings with the leader of Germany’s nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, as well as representatives from the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was quick to rebuke Vance’s remarks, making his disapproval clear on social media. “I expressly reject what U.S. Vice President Vance said at the Munich Security Conference. From the experience of National Socialism, the democratic parties in Germany have a common consensus: this is the firewall against extreme right-wing parties,” Scholz posted.

The fallout from Vance’s speech became a focal point of discussion on CNN Sunday, where Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY) voiced her concerns. “What J.D. Vance is doing in Germany is really concerning,” she said. “We have seen a spike in anti-Semitism in the United States, just in my home state of New York. We had shocking incidents at Columbia. We have students afraid to go to school.

The Anti-Defamation League has called out AfD, and J.D. Vance is embracing a group that flirts with Nazism. It’s really, really disturbing.” Gillen’s comments were met with strong opposition from Republican Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), who defended Vance’s position. “Now, I’m sorry, he’s not flirting with Nazism,” Moore interjected.

“What he’s talking about here, what Vice President Vance is talking about, is the censorship and the manipulation of elections that have been happening in Europe. It’s been happening on this side of the pond. He is correct. He is 100% correct on this. And if we want free, fair elections, people have got to stop meddling.”

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Gillen, however, pushed back against that defense. “It’s pure hypocrisy,” she shot back. “And let’s not forget that AfD is a party that’s being boosted by Elon Musk. So, he’s helping support Elon Musk do regime change in Germany.”

The exchange underscored growing tensions over the Trump administration’s foreign policy stance, particularly its engagement with European nationalist movements. While Vance and his supporters argue that open political dialogue is essential, critics warn that aligning with far-right groups risks undermining democratic values.

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