JD Vance Confronts Pro-Ukraine Protesters During Vermont Ski Resort Visit

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Vice President JD Vance encountered a large group of protesters in Vermont after a tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The protesters, who numbered in the hundreds, gathered in Vermont on Saturday to protest Vice President JD Vance's visit to a local ski resort, less than 24 hours after his explosive exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vance, who brought his family to Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont, was greeted by a half-mile gauntlet of protesters holding pro-Ukraine signs on Saturday. There appeared to be hundreds in the crowd, with protesters carrying signs calling Vance "Nazi scum," accusing him of being a "traitor" and telling him to "go ski in Russia."

The protesters also carried signs that read "Trump serves Putin," "Theocracy is not freedom" and "Stand with Ukraine." The demonstrations came less than a day after Vance and Zelenskyy had a tense argument in the White House, which began when the Ukrainian leader balked at signing a mineral rights deal that President Trump said would pave the way for a peace deal. The exchange between Vance and Zelenskyy was marked by heated rhetoric, with Vance implying that Zelenskyy was ungrateful for the United States' support. The Ukrainian leader replied that Vance was speaking "loudly" before President Donald Trump jumped in to support Vance, telling Zelenskyy that his country was "in trouble."

Despite the protests, not all Green Mountain State skiers were upset with Vance's visit, and one local skier complained about the demonstrations to Fox News Digital. The skier remarked that "those people protesting Vance are f---ing morons." Fox News was also told that Vance and his family planned to stay at a four-star inn near the resort, but they moved to an undisclosed location after seeing the ruckus. The demonstrations were organized by local groups, with some protesters wondering why Vance chose Sugarbush for his family vacation, given that Vermont was won by Kamala Harris over Donald Trump by a landslide margin in the 2024 presidential race. The protests were seen as a reflection of the divisive nature of the Trump administration's policies.

The visit to Sugarbush Resort was announced earlier in the week and immediately prompted calls for protests and counter-protests over divisive Trump administration policies. The protests were marked by a sense of urgency, with many demonstrators expressing their support for Ukraine and their opposition to the Trump administration's stance on the conflict. Some protesters carried flags as a show of support for Ukraine, while others held signs that read "Sorry VP. Sold out." The protests were seen as a reflection of the deep divisions within the country, with many Americans expressing their opposition to the Trump administration's policies.

In the aftermath of the protests, it was not clear if the Vance family was able to enjoy quality time on the slopes. The incident highlighted the challenges faced by the Trump administration in its efforts to promote its policies and build support among the American people. The protests also underscored the importance of freedom of speech and the right to peaceful assembly, with many demonstrators exercising their rights to express their opinions and make their voices heard. The incident will likely be seen as a significant moment in the ongoing debate over the Trump administration's policies and their impact on the country.