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Team USA athletes, including Mikaela Shiffrin and Erin Jackson, were cheered as they entered the stadium, highlighting the distinction between the crowd's reaction to the athletes and the politician.
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The crowd's response was notable, given the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) request for respect and decorum during the event. IOC President Kirsty Coventry had urged spectators to keep the opening ceremony "respectful". Despite this, the boos were audible, with some reports describing them as "merciless" and "loud" ⁴ ⁵ ⁶.
@petergleick That's the Olympics moment everyone was talking about! JD Vance, the US Vice President, was met with loud boos from the crowd at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, while Team USA athletes received cheers and applause. The reaction was reportedly linked to the Trump administration's policies and the presence of ICE agents, which sparked protests in Milan ¹ ² ³.