JD Vance Joins 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Following Protests
The 2026 Winter Olympics opened in Milan as JD Vance led a USA delegation that faced protests regarding the inclusion of personnel from USA Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates set a world-best rhythm dance score to help Team USA take an early lead, while Alysa Liu and Lindsey Vonn also began their campaigns.The opening ceremony at
San Siro Stadium featured performances by
Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli along with the lighting of dual Olympic cauldrons at the
Arco della Pace.
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