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JD Vance's joke about Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk bombs at Munich Security Conference


Published on 2025-02-14 12:20:54 - MSN
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  • JD Vance's attempted joke about Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk fell flat during a speech to the Munich Security Conference. The vice president made his joke during his address, which admonished European nations for alleged crackdowns on free speech,

At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance attempted to make a humorous remark about Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk, which fell flat. Vance suggested that Thunberg should be sent to space with Musk, referencing Musk's space ventures. However, the comment was met with silence and disapproval from the audience, highlighting the cultural and political divide between American humor and the more serious tone of the conference. This incident underscores the challenges of using humor in international settings, especially on topics like climate change, where Thunberg is a prominent and respected figure.

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