Hundreds of protestors ambushed JD Vance as he arrived at a ski resort town following his war of words with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
Vance and his family arrived in Warren, Vermont, as part of a skiing trip, and were welcomed by what Fox News described as a ‘mile long’ line of protestors.
Footage captured on the ground shows hundreds lining the streets of the town with signs labelling Vance as ‘Nazi scum’, and another saying ‘go ski in Russia‘.
Vance’s visit to the resort had been announced earlier this week, prompting protestors to organize their opposition of his visit.
On Friday, Vance and President Trump broke out in a shouting match against Zelensky inside the Oval Office.
The fallout of the incident has left Ukraine’s future in doubt as the country continues to fight Russian forces, with Zelensky asked to leave the White House shortly after.
The yelling match was unlike anything ever seen publicly in the Oval Office. And it played out on TV screens across the world.
Fox News report that Vance and his family had planned to stay at a 4-star inn near the Sugarbush Resort but moved to an undisclosed location after seeing the protest.
JD Vance speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office
Footage captured on the ground shows hundreds lining the streets of the town, holding signs in protest
They later skied on one side of a mountain to avoid the crowds, but protestors are said to have gathered there also, according to the outlet.
Despite the large amount of protestors, some also came out in support of Vance – flying MAGA flags.
During the meeting on Friday, it had been Vance that had attempt to dress down Zelensky for not thanking President Trump.
The vice president launched into attack mode, after he felt Trump was being treated poorly by the Ukrainian President.
‘Mr. President, with respect, I think it’s disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media,’ Vance said.
A source familiar with the meeting at the White House told DailyMail.com that Zelensky’s demeanor was surprising to American officials in the room.
‘No one expected the meeting to play out as it did, because nobody expected to act that way,’ the source said.
Vance noted that President Biden stood up for four years and ‘talked tough’ while ‘thumping his chest’ but Putin invaded Ukraine anyway.
‘The path to peace and the path to prosperity is maybe engaging in diplomacy,’ he said.
The vice president launched into attack mode, after he felt Trump was being disrespected by the Ukrainian president
On Friday, Vance and President Trump broke out in a shouting match against Zelensky inside the Oval Office
Zelensky explained that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been occupying parts of his country since 2014, beginning in Crimea, and that nobody would stop him and broke a negotiated ceasefire.
‘What kind of diplomacy, JD, you are speaking about?’ Zelensky asked.
‘I’m talking about the kind of diplomacy that’s going to end the destruction of your country,’ Vance replied.
The vice president reminded Zelensky that Trump was engaging in diplomacy and that he should be respected for trying to find peace between Ukraine and Russia.
‘Do you think it’s respectful to come to the Oval Office of the United States of America that’s trying to prevent the destruction of your country?’ Vance asked to Zelensky.
When Zelensky further questioned Trump’s remarks, disputing the president about the ongoing war between Russia.
‘Have you said thank you once? During this entire meeting?’ Vance asked. ‘A lot of times,’ Zelensky replied. ‘Even today.’
Despite the large amount of protestors, some also came out in support of Vance – flying MAGA flags
The vice president brought up Zelensky’s trip to Pennsylvania with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro to sign missiles and talk about the ongoing defense of Ukraine.
‘You went to Pennsylvania and campaigned for the opposition in October. Offer some words of appreciation for The United States Of America and the president who is trying to save your country,’ he said.
‘What are you speaking about?’ Zelensky said.
Zelensky then dismissed Vance for speaking ‘very loudly about the war,’ but Trump interrupted him.
‘He’s not speaking loudly,’ Trump said, and said Zelensky should listen.
Vance was disturbed that Zelensky continued to argue with the president in front of the cameras.
‘Just say thank you,’ Vance continued. ‘Accept that there are disagreements and let’s go litigate those disagreements rather than trying to fight it out in the American media when you’re wrong. We know that you’re wrong.’
