The article reflects on the ongoing tensions between the United States and Europe regarding the latter's defense responsibilities, as highlighted by Vice President JD Vance's critical speech at the Munich Security Conference last year. Vance's discourse particularly challenged Europe’s immigration policies and free speech stances, asserting that the continent’s most significant threats originated internally rather than externally. This marked a pivotal moment in transatlantic relations, prompting discussions about Europe's responsibility in its national security strategy.