JD Vance

JD Vance is the current Vice President of the United States under President Donald Trump. He is newsworthy due to his upcoming attendance at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy, an event that has become controversial due to the planned involvement of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in security operations. This has sparked significant uproar in Italy, with some officials and citizens protesting ICE's presence, referring to them as a "militia that kills." Vance's planned appearance coincides with heightened tensions surrounding ICE's role, particularly following a recent deadly shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis during an immigration crackdown. The White House has attempted to downplay the situation, but the controversy continues to overshadow the upcoming Games.