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So, did Vance end up getting booed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? Why yes, yes he did! [View all]
JD Vance loudly booed at the Winter Olympics today.
— Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) 2026-02-06T21:25:07.282Z
Two countries booed at Olympics opening ceremony despite stern warning
Vice President JD Vance endured a chorus of ‘boos’ as US athletes began their march at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, after Israeli athletes faced the same negative welcome.
The Independent’s Flo Clifford reported from inside San Siro, ”A largely positive reception for the US contingent - there are thousands of American fans in the stadium - but very definite boos and jeers for vice president JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, who the camera pans to waving American flags for a few brief seconds.”
Viewers at home noted hearing the boos on social media as well. It comes after IOC president Kirsty Coventry urged spectators to be “respectful” toward US athletes after worldwide backlash over immigration raids and the killing of two Americans by border officers in Minnesota.
Vance faced a tense visit to the city after Milan’s mayor, Beppe Sala, was among those to condemn ICE, describing it as “a militia that kills.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/sport/jd-vance-booed-olympics-opening-ceremony-israel-athletes-b2915709.html
Vice President JD Vance endured a chorus of ‘boos’ as US athletes began their march at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, after Israeli athletes faced the same negative welcome.
The Independent’s Flo Clifford reported from inside San Siro, ”A largely positive reception for the US contingent - there are thousands of American fans in the stadium - but very definite boos and jeers for vice president JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, who the camera pans to waving American flags for a few brief seconds.”
Viewers at home noted hearing the boos on social media as well. It comes after IOC president Kirsty Coventry urged spectators to be “respectful” toward US athletes after worldwide backlash over immigration raids and the killing of two Americans by border officers in Minnesota.
Vance faced a tense visit to the city after Milan’s mayor, Beppe Sala, was among those to condemn ICE, describing it as “a militia that kills.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/sport/jd-vance-booed-olympics-opening-ceremony-israel-athletes-b2915709.html
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