Vance delivers Trump’s message to troops at Royal Air Force base

WorldPolitics
14 Aug 2025 • 5:03 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • JD Vance, the US vice president, has delivered a message from President Donald Trump to American troops during his visit to the UK.
  • Speaking at RAF Fairford on Wednesday Vance conveyed Trump's pride and gratitude for the US troops' daily efforts.
  • The message from Trump emphasised that the peace, prosperity, and safety of Americans depend on the troops' work.
  • The Gloucestershire air base houses personnel from the United States Air Force's 501st Combat Support Wing and the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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