White House

POWERFUL: Vice President Vance Honors Armenian Genocide Victims in Historic Memorial Visit

Gary FranchiFebruary 10, 202657 views
POWERFUL: Vice President Vance Honors Armenian Genocide Victims in Historic Memorial Visit

Vice President JD Vance made history Tuesday morning when he and Second Lady Usha Vance solemnly paid tribute to the 1.5 million Armenians slaughtered by Ottoman Turks over a century ago – a visit that speaks volumes about this administration's commitment to honoring the victims of one of history's most horrific atrocities.

A Solemn Tribute

Under gray, rainy skies in Yerevan, the Vances walked slowly up the path to Tsitsernakaberd, the Armenian Genocide Memorial that overlooks the capital city. Following behind an honor guard carrying a massive wreath adorned with 95 carnations, 35 chrysanthemums, and dozens of roses, the Vice President and Second Lady stood at attention as "The Star-Spangled Banner" echoed across the sacred ground.

The couple then approached the memorial's eternal flame – a powerful symbol of remembrance for the Armenian people – and personally laid red roses at its edge. It was a deeply personal moment, witnessed by the memorial's director Edita Gzoyan, who quietly explained the significance of the site to the Vances.

Before departing, the Vice President signed the memorial's guest book with two simple but profound words: "Memory eternal."

America First Means Standing With the Persecuted

Patriots, this visit matters. For too long, global elites and diplomatic cowards have tiptoed around the Armenian Genocide, afraid to offend Turkey or upset the so-called "international order." The Trump-Vance administration doesn't play those games.

While the Biden regime spent four years kowtowing to globalist institutions and ignoring persecuted Christian communities around the world, this administration is showing up – literally – to honor their memory and stand with their descendants.

Vice President Vance's presence at Tsitsernakaberd sends an unmistakable message: America remembers. America honors the truth. And America will never bow to historical revisionism pushed by those who would rather forget uncomfortable truths.

What This Means for Americans

The Vice President's trip continues this afternoon as he departs for Azerbaijan, demonstrating the Trump administration's active engagement in a region that matters strategically to American interests. This is what real diplomacy looks like – not endless wars, not nation-building fantasies, but respectful engagement that honors history while advancing America's position in the world.

Isn't it refreshing to have leaders who aren't afraid to stand for something?

G
Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

Share this article:

Comments (9)

Leave a Comment

H
HistoryBuff1955VerifiedFeb 10, 2026
My grandfather immigrated from Armenia in 1920 after losing his entire family. It means everything to see American leadership finally honoring their memory and the 1.5 million who perished.
F
FreedomRingsVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Thank you for sharing that. We must never forget these stories.
S
SmallGovBigHeartVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Powerful moment. This is why we need leaders with backbone.
T
TaxpayerTedVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Good for VP Vance! Will this affect our relationship with Turkey since they're still denying it happened?
R
ReaganRepublicanVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
This is what America First foreign policy looks like - standing up for human rights and historical truth.
C
ChristianConservative88VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
The Armenian Genocide was one of the worst atrocities against Christians in modern history. Praying this brings some measure of peace to the survivors and their families.
V
VeteranForTruthVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
I served alongside Armenian-Americans who carried this pain with them. Recognition like this matters more than people realize.
P
PatriotMom47VerifiedFeb 12, 2026
Finally, a VP who isn't afraid to call genocide what it is. This is exactly the kind of moral leadership we need on the world stage.
C
ConservativeVoter2024VerifiedFeb 12, 2026
Absolutely agree! Turkey needs to be held accountable for their historical atrocities.