Vance received a chilly reception laden with boos when he and wife Usha Vance attended the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.

Though boos were audible during Vance's appearance in Milan, some online users alleged the network masked the reaction in its broadcast.

"You're not there to pop off about politics," Vance said. "So when Olympic athletes enter the political arena, they should expect some pushback."

JD Vance wants U.S. Olympians to eschew their First Amendment rights and stop being mean about his boss by “popping off” about politics. Standing before the traveling press corps in Azerbaijan on Wednesday,

The vice president said he doesn't think Trump needs to apologize for posting a video including a racist depiction of the Obamas.

Ohio man allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during January visit. Federal agents also found that he had child sexual abuse materials.