Vice President JD Vance acquired reward from GOP allies after castigating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky within the Oval Office on Friday, however he received a chillier welcome Saturday whereas arriving in Vermont for a deliberate household ski journey.
Video confirmed dozens of individuals lining the sidewalk in Warren, Vermont, awaiting Vance’s motorcade arrival at Sugarbush Resort.
One individual waved a “Go ski in Russia traitor” signal, whereas one other poster learn, “Shame on you Vance.”
Some protesters held Ukrainian flags, whereas others held indicators that mentioned, “Zelensky is a hero,” “I stand with Ukraine,” and, “The whole world is watching,” in response to video from NCS affiliate WCAX.
The protests didn’t seem like solely associated to Ukraine and the confrontation with Zelensky within the Oval Office. WCAX additionally captured video of protesters with Palestinian flags and a big “Free Palestine” banner.
On the opposite facet of the road, supporters waved Trump flags and American flags. One man held an “America First” signal, whereas one other lady waved a “Welcome Vance” signal.
Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, who endorsed Nikki Haley within the 2024 GOP major earlier than finally voting for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, issued a statement Thursday reminding Vermonters to be “respectful” throughout Vance’s go to.
“I welcome the Vice President and his family to Vermont and hope they enjoy their weekend here,” Scott mentioned. “I hope Vermonters remember the Vice President is here on a family trip with his young children and, while we may not always agree, we should be respectful.”