Disconnect between Trump, Pence concerns some allies

BRUSSELS – Diplomats and leaders across Europe had one crucial — if unstated — question for Vice President Mike Pence when he visited Munich and Brussels this weekend: Is he the shadow president, or a mere shadow of the president?

And if the mission of Pence's trip abroad was clear — to reassure worried allies this weekend that, yes, despite what his boss may say, the United States remains committed to the security of Europe and to the historic trans-Atlantic partnership — Pence's role was anything but.

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