JD Vance Joins Milan Opening as ICE Presence Sparks Protests

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry urged respect for athletes as Vice President JD Vance joined the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.The event faced scrutiny over the inclusion of USA Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and ongoing political tensions involving Donald Trump.On the ice, Madison Chock and Evan Bates gave Team USA an early lead in the figure skating team event with a season-best score of 91.06 points.

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