All articles tagged with #boos
The Milan Olympics crowd booed Vice President JD Vance, a moment captured by international feeds but reportedly muted in NBC's US broadcast, illustrating how real-time, multi-angle coverage and citizen video challenge broadcasters’ efforts to curate reality—and threatening credibility ahead of LA 2028 as audiences increasingly compare feeds.
CBC captured Vice President JD Vance being loudly booed at the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony, with announcers noting jeers and some applause as he watched with his wife; the moment underscores ongoing backlash to his criticisms of the press and contrasts with the warmer reception afforded the U.S. team.
During the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha were loudly booed as the US entered the Parade of Nations, while Italian President Mattarella was cheered; the moment underscored foreign unease with US leadership amid broader tensions in the Gaza war context and follows other high-profile boos at prestigious events.
NBC’s Milan Winter Olympics broadcast reportedly skipped or downplayed boos directed at US Vice-President JD Vance, a moment captured on CBC’s feed and noted by several outlets. The episode mirrors earlier efforts to quiet dissent at major events (including the US Open) and comes amid protests over ICE presence at the Games, with Israeli athletes also facing mixed reactions.
The White House shared a clip claiming “massive cheers” for Trump during the national anthem at the College Football Playoff National Championship, but other footage from the same moment and coverage from AP/ESPN shows a substantial amount of boos and a mixed crowd reaction, suggesting the White House’s portrayal may be partisan framing.
Giannis Antetokounmpo booed the Milwaukee crowd after a rough second-half sequence against the Timberwolves, then booed back at fans who had booed the Bucks; he said, 'Whenever I get booed, I boo back,' a habit he says applies at home or on the road.
Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to home boos with a thumbs-down as Milwaukee were routed 139-106 by a short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves, dropping to 17-23 and 11th in the East. The Bucks trailed 76-45 at halftime, prompting leadership reflections from Giannis who insisted he’ll stay consistent and push through adversity, while coach Doc Rivers cited fatigue as a factor in the lopsided loss.
President Donald Trump attended a Yankees game at Yankee Stadium during a memorial event for September 11, where he was met with boos and protests, contrasting with his portrayal of a positive reception in a video he shared. The event followed the killing of Trump ally Charlie Kirk, whom Trump announced he would posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump's appearances at public events continue to evoke mixed reactions, including boos and protests.
During a town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, Rep. Mike Flood faced boos and chants of 'tax the rich' while defending the GOP's spending bill, which includes significant Medicaid cuts and other reductions in social programs, prompting heated exchanges with attendees.
Manchester United faced a disappointing 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia, receiving boos from fans after a poor performance in hot and humid conditions, marking a tough end to their challenging season with a 15th place Premier League finish and Europa League final loss.
Despite being met with overwhelming boos at the Libertarian National Convention, Sen. Tim Scott claims that the negative reception indicates Donald Trump's growing popularity. Trump, who is seeking the Libertarian Party's 2024 nomination, faced one of his most negative receptions ever, but Scott praised his efforts to reach out to unconventional voter bases as part of a broader strategy.