Vice President JD Vance received praise from GOP allies after castigating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday, but he got a chillier welcome Saturday while arriving in Vermont for a planned family ski trip.
Video showed dozens of people lining the sidewalk in Warren, Vermont, awaiting Vance’s motorcade arrival at Sugarbush Resort. One person waved a “Go ski in Russia traitor” sign, while another poster read, “Shame on you Vance.”
Some protesters held Ukrainian flags, while others held signs that said, “Zelensky is a hero,” “I stand with Ukraine,” and, “The whole world is watching,” according to video from CNN affiliate WCAX.
The protests did not appear to be solely related to Ukraine and the confrontation with Zelensky in the Oval Office. WCAX also captured video of protesters with Palestinian flags and a large “Free Palestine” banner.
On the other side of the street, supporters waved Trump flags and American flags. One man held an “America First” sign, while another woman waved a “Welcome Vance” sign.
Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, who endorsed Nikki Haley in the 2024 GOP primary before ultimately voting for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, issued a statement Thursday reminding Vermonters to be “respectful” during Vance’s visit.
“I welcome the Vice President and his family to Vermont and hope they enjoy their weekend here,” Scott said. “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.”
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