A Marine's Disappointment: Fighting for Ukraine and Criticizing Cousin JD Vance

Nate Vance, a former U. S. Marine and cousin of U. S. Vice President JD Vance, has been fighting in Ukraine since 2022. He volunteered to join the Da Vinci Wolves First Motorized Battalion after Russia's full-scale invasion. He has seen some of the war's most intense battles, including those in Kupiansk, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Pokrovsk. His journey wasn't driven by politics, but by a sense of adventure and a strong urge to help. Nate Vance's experience on the front lines has given him a unique perspective on the conflict. He believes that the Trump administration's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was unfair. He accused his cousin and the former U. S. president of ambushing Zelensky in the Oval Office. He also criticized the administration's decision to pause military aid to Ukraine, including real-time intelligence sharing, which has been crucial for Ukraine's battlefield operations. Vance's comments reflect the concerns of those who believe the Trump administration was too lenient toward Russian President Vladimir Putin during peace talks. He feels that the U. S. vice president's criticism of aid to Ukraine was politically motivated. He also expressed disappointment that his cousin never reached out to him to learn more about the war. Vance's experience in Ukraine has given him a unique perspective on the conflict. He believes that the U. S. and Ukraine should work together to push back against Russian aggression. He also believes that the Russians will not forget the U. S. 's support for Ukraine. He has been fighting for Ukraine in the toughest battles for three years. He returned from Ukraine in January before his cousin's swearing-in as vice president, adding that it had become too risky to stay. "I couldn't take the risk of being captured, " he said. He also criticized his cousin's stance on Ukraine and the administration's decision to pause military aid to Ukraine.