JD Vance Is Booed at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley AhnFebruary 6, 2026 at 11:49 PM

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During the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Milan on February 6, 2026, Vice President JD Vance was booed by some in the crowd when he appeared on the stadium's large screens. The negative reaction occurred despite cheers for the U.S. delegation of athletes. Vance's presence in Milan coincided with protests against the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in Italy, who are advising local officials on security for the Games. Protesters condemned ICE's presence, while U.S. officials stated their role was to mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations, not to enforce immigration laws. Vance has been publicly supportive of President Trump and his policies, including stricter immigration enforcement.

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NATO 40% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Donald Trump 50% San Siro stadium ×260% United States ×260% Usha Vance ×270% Italy ×270% Winter Olympics ×270% U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×280% Milan ×480% JD Vance ×590%

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