JD Vance Deletes 'Armenian Genocide' Post: Why the Term Matters

• US Vice President JD Vance's team posted and then deleted a social media message using the term "Armenian genocide" during his visit to a memorial in Armenia.
• The US government historically avoided the term to prevent alienating Turkey, a key ally, though the Biden administration formally recognized it in 2021.
• Vance visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial, Armenia’s official national monument, honoring victims of early 20th-century killings by the Ottoman Empire.
• The White House attributed the original post to a staff mistake, while Vance himself avoided using the term "genocide" when asked, stating he went to "pay respects."
• The controversy highlights the diplomatic sensitivity and political implications surrounding the use of the term "genocide" for the historical events.