Trump's vice-president says UK could be 'first Islamist country' with nuclear weapons | LBC

JD Vance said at a conference for conservatives last week that the UK could become "the first truly Islamist country that will get a nuclear weapon" after Labour's victory in the General Election.

As the UK already has nuclear weapons, it appears the 39-year-old Ohio senator was joking that the UK was on track to becoming dominated by radical Islam.

He told the National Conservatism conference on Thursday: "I have to beat up on the UK - just one additional thing. I was talking with a friend recently.

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[albinscott]

I hope the US does not become the first evangelic nation with nuclear weapons.

[peterwainwright]

The way Vance did a 360 about his beliefs from 2016 to now, despite his intelligence shows the character of the man!....scary times if him and Trump take over in November!

[spbince]

It's amazing how a billionaire's money can change your mind and morality.

[iankeeley]

And these are the people some Americans want running the USA. As a simple English person please keep them in America if they get voted in.

[TheWanderingFire]

No principles, no morals, no scruples, no shame. Today's GOP.

[enlightenme]

Like all populists he says what he thinks the audience wants to hear

[HadalsameTV]

When these Americans speak they show how they missed some important classes in school. That attitude is why the world is upside down.

[beefsupreme]

You’re giving him way too much credit. He’s a snake, and a con artist. Trying to make sense of him only makes you a victim of the con.

[Kingdick-hn]

If that is the best vice president just imagine the worst.

[bowantoia]

He knew exactly what he said, and declared himself as anti Labor

[hadykayed]

Pakistan has nuclear weapons. It's still an Islamic country, isn't it???

[mhoppy]

He’s not joking. James obviously doesn’t watch enough American politics. Vance is a former never-trumper who has gone round the bend full MAGA.

[SunofYork]

My wife is American. She asked me if the UK celebrated 4th July. She even lived in the UK for 10 months. Take no notice of Americans coz they know nowt or less...

[Ricimer]

J D Vance could not find the UK on a map OF the UK.

[kakhipudhi]

You are not alone. Retired american here. It is like living in "Through the Looking Glass" or Douglas Adam's 'turn 1/2 degree from reality'.
So, follow the money. The trump audience is similar to Vance's Appalachia. Most American have never been outside the country only knowing the world through the lens of whatever social influencer to whom they happen to listen. "Social Influencer", now there's a nice con. JD has 'intelligently' signed on for the grift.

[sonasp]

Vance has said this to influence the British people, the republicans wanted the UK to have a conservative government, if they can cause problems for Labour, it helps their billionaire donors in future elections.

[skumleren]

He is a post-truth politician. It doesn't matter if it is 200% bs, as long as his audience agree with him, truth means nothing.

[fraserbell]

Been in the job five minutes and insults America’s number 1 ally …some fella this guy

[arnodobler]

Our German Chancellor (1974-82) Helmut Schmidt was already complaining at the time about how little US politicians understand and know about the world, so no surprise there.🤷‍♂️

[nicholascazmay]

The dude is a yes man who does whatever dance the corporate backers and Donald Trump tell him to.