Vance booed at the opening of the Olympics in Italy

US Vice President J.D. Vance booed at the opening of the Olympic Games in Italy

Vice President of the United States JD Vance was booed during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Italy. According to media reports, the reaction of the audience was heard when the politician and his wife Usha were shown on the big screen waving American flags and cheering the US national team athletes.

The incident was recorded by international journalists, and some broadcasts, as noted by observers, may have partially muffled the sound of the crowd.

Protests on the eve of

Before the opening of the Games, protests against the visit of the US Vice President took place in several Italian cities. The demonstrators also expressed dissatisfaction with the presence of the US migration service ICE officers who accompanied the delegation.

The organisers of the protests claimed that the actions were politically motivated, while US officials did not comment publicly on the situation.

Donald Trump's reaction

President of the United States Donald Trump, commenting on the incident, called the booing «strange», noting that Vance does not face similar reactions in the United States.

According to him, the incident should be viewed in the context of the politician's stay abroad, where public opinion may differ from that of the United States.

Context.

The participation of high-ranking officials in the ceremonies of international sporting events is traditionally accompanied by increased public attention. Political controversies or international tensions often influence public reaction, even during apolitical events such as the Olympic Games.