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In Wisconsin, JD Vance’s stop to shore up Rep. Derrick Van Orden highlights a GOP effort to sell a Trump-era prosperity narrative, but voters and business leaders say tariffs are hurting manufacturers and farmers, prices are rising, and immigration-focused attacks—along with debates over rural health care and ACA subsidies—are unlikely to win over skeptical rural voters amid the cost-of-living concerns.
JD Vance invited Pope Leo XIV to the United States’ 250th July 4 celebration, but the pope offered a brief, noncommittal response and the Vatican later announced he’ll spend July 4 on the migrant-heavy island of Lampedusa, a move that sparked viral jokes about priorities.
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who represents China at the 2026 Winter Olympics, rebukes JD Vance’s critique that she should root for American athletes, saying she’s flattered, that politics often paints China with a broad brush, and that her decision to compete for China is about maximizing her impact rather than rejecting the United States.
Freeskier Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco to an American father and Chinese mother, represents China and has become a top Olympian. After JD Vance questioned American-born athletes competing for other countries, Gu replied, “I’m flattered,” saying she isn’t offended and that many athletes represent different nations. She notes the Olympic charter allows dual representation, discusses her bid to inspire young women, and acknowledges ongoing scrutiny as US delegation leader Vance faced boos while Gu also defended other athletes in past controversies. The piece highlights the broader debate over national allegiance in sport and Gu’s stance on Olympic spirit over national labels.
Five-time Olympic medalist Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco but competing for China, brushed off JD Vance’s suggestion that she should represent the United States, saying she’s flattered and that perceptions of China affect views of her decision; Vance said representation decisions are up to the Olympic committee, while Gu remains in medal contention after qualifying for the women’s halfpipe final.
Eileen Gu responded to JD Vance's critique of her competing for China at the Winter Olympics with a playful “Thanks, JD! That’s sweet,” while the piece notes ongoing backlash, including racism and Sinophobia accusations, around a U.S.-born athlete representing China. It also reflects Gu’s view that many athletes compete for different countries, and confirms she advanced through halfpipe qualifiers with the final set for Saturday.
The article argues that Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born athlete competing for China, is labeled a traitor by JD Vance and others, but the real issue is Gu’s savvy branding and monetization—she’s the Olympics’ highest-paid athlete with major endorsements—highlighting how national loyalty and fame intersect in modern sports and fuel culture-war politics.
At President Trump's first Board of Peace meeting in Washington with representatives from 40+ countries, Vice President JD Vance attempted a joke that landed flat, referencing AOC's Munich moment and U.S. troop defense of Taiwan. The moment drew online ridicule and underscored awkward optics at the international gathering.
Vice President JD Vance drew online criticism after telling American Olympians to focus on competing and not discuss politics, arguing athletes should represent the country without engaging political debates. His remarks prompted a social media backlash, with supporters arguing athletes have long used their platforms to address issues and detractors claiming such comments stifle free expression. The piece notes responses from athletes like Hunter Hess and experts who say backlash against political speech in sports is common, but activism in sport has a long history.
Vice President JD Vance becomes the first sitting U.S. VP to visit Armenia, meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan to push forward a U.S.-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan, sign agreements on a civil nuclear energy deal, and discuss potential U.S. exports of advanced chips and surveillance drones plus infrastructure investment, as talks also contemplate a transit corridor through Armenian territory known as the Trump Route.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, becoming the first sitting U.S. vice president to visit the country, where he held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the President’s Residence, marking a milestone in U.S.–Armenia diplomacy.
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will not visit the United States in 2026, marking a first-year absence from his homeland as he focuses travel to Latin America, Africa and Europe; the pope has publicly criticized the Trump administration’s immigration policies and urged diplomacy, drawing attention amid U.S. political tensions and a muted White House response.
Americans at the Milan Winter Olympics face domestic political backlash tied to Trump policies, with jeers at the opening ceremony and athletes, coaches, and fans navigating politics as the Games unfold.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife were booed at Milan’s San Siro during the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony, while American athletes drew cheers. NBC’s coverage muted the boos compared with CBC broadcasts. Protests outside targeted ICE agents in security roles, highlighting broader political tensions surrounding the Games.
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.