In a commencement speech at the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice President JD Vance emphasized a decisive and careful use of military force under a future Trump administration, moving away from the previous trend of open-ended conflicts. He warned graduates of facing a ‘new’ and ‘very dangerous era’ for the United States, noting that the era of uncontested U.S. dominance is over. Vance pledged that the military would no longer engage in prolonged interventions abroad and advocated for a strategy that keeps America out of other countries’ affairs. His address was met with protests, showcasing a divided public opinion on military policy and foreign engagement.