JD Vance says he and his daughter, 3, had been confronted by pro-Ukraine protesters

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Vice President JD Vance says he was confronted by pro-Ukraine protesters on Saturday whereas out strolling along with his three-year-old daughter, who grew to become “more and more anxious and scared” by their shouts.

Vance has turn out to be the goal of protesters in help of the U.S. protection of Ukraine in opposition to Russia’s invasion, now in its fourth 12 months, after his half within the disastrous Oval Workplace assembly between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The vp was seen by many as instigating an assault on Zelensky that rapidly escalated right into a shouting match in entrance of the world’s media, resulting in worldwide condemnation.

Because the U.S. has withdrawn help from its ally, Russia has stepped up assaults on Ukraine. There have been demonstrations in help of Kyiv on Saturday in Europe and in Washington, D.C.

The vp wrote on X: “Right this moment whereas strolling my 3 12 months previous daughter a gaggle of ‘Slava Ukraini’ protesters adopted us round and shouted as my daughter grew more and more anxious and scared.”

“I made a decision to talk with the protesters within the hopes that I may commerce a couple of minutes of dialog for them leaving my toddler alone. (Almost all of them agreed.),” he continued.

“It was a largely respectful dialog, however for those who’re chasing a 3-year-old as a part of a political protest, you’re a s*** individual.”

This isn’t the primary time Vance has been confronted by demonstrators for the reason that Zelensky assembly. The vp and his household had been additionally greeted by indignant protesters on trip in Vermont, who advised him to “go ski in Russia.”

Forward of Vance’s go to and earlier than the Oval Workplace drama, Republican Gov. Phil Scott issued a press release Thursday welcoming Vance and his household to the state. He requested Vermont residents to do the identical, even when they’ve political variations with the vp.

“I hope Vermonters bear in mind the vp is right here on a household journey along with his younger youngsters and, whereas we might not all the time agree, we ought to be respectful,” the assertion mentioned.