Remarks by the Vice President at Pituffik Space Base

Reporting cited here

1. documented

   Trump used the possibility of force as leverage despite the peace pledge and reinstated that position after Vance said force was unnecessary, but the cited record documents threats and diplomatic rejection rather than an attack or territorial transfer.

   Vice President statement that military force was not thought necessary and a negotiated deal was expected

   Peace Through Threats — Audit finding · Cited analysis

2. documented

   Vice President Vance said on March 28 that the administration did not think military force would be necessary and expected a negotiated deal; Trump then said in a March 29 interview that military force remained possible.

   Vice President statement that military force was not thought necessary and a negotiated deal was expected

   Peace Through Threats — Administration response · Administration response