The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) opened Thursday with appearances from a number of key figures on the American right. What began in 1974 with a keynote address by Ronald Reagan has, in recent years, solidified its position as an important event for President Donald Trump and his allies and supporters.
Vice President J.D. Vance, fresh from a European tour that upended diplomatic expectations, took center stage in an opening interview that underscored the administration’s priorities. The 40-year-old former venture capitalist has proven himself an unusually effective advocate for the Trump administration, presenting its goals and objectives with a simplicity and directness befitting his roots and with a polished manner worthy of his Ivy League education. His remarks at the Munich Security Conference last week sent shockwaves through the foreign policy…
