U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has sparked controversy after sharing a personal account on social media about an unsettling encounter with protesters during a family outing over the weekend. In a post on X, Vance detailed how he and his three-year-old daughter were followed by a group of ‘Slava Ukraini’ protesters who shouted slogans, causing his child to grow increasingly anxious and scared.
Vance expressed frustration over the incident, stating that he approached the protesters in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. He claims most of them agreed to leave his toddler alone after a brief conversation. However, Vance did not hold back from criticizing their actions, calling those who chased his young child during the protest ‘a s— person.’
The incident has drawn attention amid ongoing speculation about Vance’s political stance following reports of him becoming aggressive with Ukraine’s leader during an Oval Office meeting. Some have speculated that Vance may be aligning himself more closely with Russia.
Notably, well-known MAGA influencer Cernovich weighed in on the situation, criticizing the protesters for their behavior. ‘They could go over to Ukraine but won’t,’ he remarked sarcastically. He further dismissed them as ‘moral cowards who think they have some sort of high ground.’ Cernovich’s comments reflect broader sentiments among those critical of the protesters’ tactics.
Vance’s account has reignited discussions about the intersection of politics and personal safety, particularly in volatile situations involving children. The episode underscores the heightened tensions surrounding political protests and public figures in contemporary U.S. politics.