The radical Left is completely unhinged. They’re taking things too far in their opposition of the Trump admin.
And Vice President Vance mobbed by furious protestors in a terrifying scene.
Vice President JD Vance Faces Pro-Ukraine Protesters While Out with Daughter
In a heated encounter over the weekend, Vice President JD Vance alleged that pro-Ukraine demonstrators harassed him and his three-year-old daughter during a Saturday stroll. Posting about the incident on X that afternoon, Vance painted a vivid picture of the confrontation.
“Today while walking my 3 year old daughter a group of ‘Slava Ukraini’ protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared,” he wrote. The phrase “Slava Ukraini,” translating to “Glory to Ukraine,” serves as the Ukrainian military’s national salute and has become a rallying cry for supporters of Ukraine across the United States.
Vance described attempting to defuse the situation by engaging the protesters directly. “I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them leaving my toddler alone. (Nearly all of them agreed),” he explained.
While he described the exchange as “mostly respectful,” he didn’t hold back his disdain, adding, “It was a mostly respectful conversation, but if you’re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you’re a s–t person.”
However, not everyone saw the incident the same way. Ann Henry, one of the protesters, told WCPO 9 News in Cincinnati that “no one was chasing him,” casting doubt on Vance’s version of events.
Video footage from the outlet captured demonstrators chanting “people are dying” and accusing the Trump administration of abandoning Ukraine, though it didn’t clarify how the clash started.
During the exchange, Vance stood his ground. “With respect, ma’am, I disagree,” he responded to one protester’s challenge. “I think that what we’re doing is we’re actually forcing a diplomatic settlement.” His comments reflect his long-standing skepticism about U.S. involvement in Ukraine, a stance he’s held since his 2022 Senate campaign when he famously said that he doesn’t “really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another.”
The incident comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine. Just weeks ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s White House visit ended in disarray after a contentious meeting with Vance and President Trump.
A scheduled news conference was scrapped, and a potential deal for Ukraine to supply the U.S. with rare earth minerals fell apart. The White House has since demanded a public apology from Zelensky for the Oval Office spat before reconsidering the agreement. Zelensky called the meeting “regrettable” and expressed willingness to work with Trump toward peace.
The Cincinnati confrontation also highlighted Vance’s push for a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Acknowledging Russia’s 2022 invasion, he argued, “there needs to be a settlement.”
When one protester shouted that Russia “is the aggressor every time,” Vance replied, “I understand that that’s your view,” while emphasizing that he had condemned the invasion. Still, his past proposals—like ensuring Ukraine remains outside NATO and cedes some Russian-held territory—have drawn sharp criticism, including from Zelensky, who once labeled Vance “too radical.”
Vance’s knack for sparring with detractors, both online and face-to-face, was on full display. It’s a trait he’s carried since his Senate run, when he dismissed Ukraine as “a corrupt nation run by oligarchs” and prioritized domestic issues like the fentanyl crisis. Even then, he clarified, “Vladimir Putin is the bad guy in this situation.”
The weekend clash wasn’t Vance’s first recent run-in with protesters. Just days earlier, while skiing with his family in Vermont, he faced hecklers who taunted him to “go ski in Russia” and branded him a “traitor.”
The incidents reflect the growing friction over U.S. policy toward Ukraine, with Vance and Trump firmly advocating a less interventionist approach.
As the dust settles, U.S. and Ukrainian officials are slated to meet in Saudi Arabia later this week to salvage the minerals deal.
For now, Vance remains unapologetic, balancing his role as a father and a policymaker in the face of mounting public pressure.
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