A thoughtful, thorough, and sober analysis by J.D. Vance, who’s already become one of the best conservative policymakers. Hats off to the The New York Times, of all outlets, for running his op-ed.

🧵 1/ He writes: “President Biden wants the world to believe that the biggest obstacle…

2/ The Establishment’s inability to accept the reality about Ukraine, and instead to browbeat those who dare ask questions, must change.

As J.D. Vance argues, “Since the start of the conflict, the United States has gone to great lengths to ramp up production of 155-millimeter…

3/ From the outset of the war, so-called “experts” have claimed that Ukraine could win. A year ago, they claimed that Ukraine’s counteroffensive would bring the Russians to the negotiating table. At no time since, in spite of the tragic failure of that counteroffensive, have the…

4/ As Mike Johnson and the House soon consider a new round of Ukraine aid, they must accept that the reality on the ground in Ukraine should change the American approach to what aid, if any, is approved.

J.D. Vance concludes: “The good news is that even now, a defensive strategy…

5/ The upcoming House debate on Ukraine aid must reckon with reality. As J.D. Vance writes, “By committing to a defensive strategy, Ukraine can preserve its precious military manpower, stop the bleeding and provide time for negotiations to commence. But this would require both the…