11.02.2026 00:10
The events following U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Armenia created a crisis both in the Ankara-Washington line and at the White House. While Vance's laying of a wreath at the so-called Armenian genocide monument and his use of historical statements drew attention, these posts were shortly removed. As Vance prepared to move on to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, he gave an interesting response to the question posed regarding his visit to the monument: "Why did you go there?"
The visit of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Armenia caused a crisis both along the Ankara-Washington line and in the corridors of the White House. Vance's posts, which included laying a wreath at the so-called Armenian genocide monument and using historical statements, were shortly thereafter removed "quietly" from publication.
NOT OF INTEREST AT THE MONUMENT: "I AM PROUD"
Being the first U.S. Vice President to visit the so-called monument in Yerevan, Vance left a striking note in the memorial book here. In his note, Vance stated, "I am proud to be the first U.S. Vice President to visit this country. We honor the resilience and enduring spirit of the Armenian people."
DIPLOMATIC MANEUVER FROM THE WHITE HOUSE: VIDEO AND MESSAGES DELETED
Following the visit, posts made from Vance's social media account that implied "genocide" created a significant stir. However, these messages were deleted shortly after being uploaded. The visit video on the official White House account was also removed from the platform; Vance highlighted a lower-profile post from the White House Press Secretary that did not include the word "genocide" instead of the original post.
QUESTION BEFORE BAKU: "WHY DID YOU GO?"
As Vance prepared to move on to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, a question regarding the monument visit made headlines. In response to the question, "Why did you go there?" Vance described his action as "a respect for a cultural tragedy." Vance said, "The Armenians said this place is very important to them. What happened over 100 years ago is a very terrible situation and a cultural tragedy. I saw this as a sign of respect."