Hundreds of demonstrators gathered over the weekend in the ski resort in Vermont, USA, where the US Vice President JD Vance and his family set out for a weekend holiday. TASR informs about this on the basis of AP report.
Demonstrators met in several places in the Sugarbush ski resort near Warren, as well as on the road leading to the city. Several held banners with inscriptions expressing support to Ukraine. Others waved Palestinian flags or carried banners with slogans to support immigrants’ rights.
Although the demonstrations were planned a few days in advance, it was encouraged at Fridays of protesters Exchange of views in an oval office between Vance, President of the US Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Greenský. According to several media and analysts, the verbal rupture was launched by Vance.
“Let him ski in Russia,” One of the protesters referred to Vance. “He has no friends in Vermont, but there are many in Russia, so let him go there,” added.
John Bleh’s ski resort spokesman said that throughout Sunday “A handful of demonstrators gathered, but everyone was calm and no one was disturbing the order.”
The Republican Governor Vermont Phil Scott issued a statement in which he welcomed Vancea and his family in his state and asked the inhabitants of Vermont to do the same despite political differences.
“I hope all the inhabitants of Vermont realize that The vice president is here on a family holiday with his small children, and although we do not always have to agree with him, we should be respectful, ” stated. Several supporters also welcomed the Vice President in the Center. According to AP, however, they were significantly fewer.
Demonstrators were surprised by JD Vanca vice president JD Vanca.
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