Republican Senator JD Vance, a key ally of Donald Trump, faced a furious public backlash during an event in the US capital on Wednesday, with his vocal opposition to American support for Ukraine sparking a chorus of boos and condemnation.
Chants of 'Traitor' Drown Out Senator
The Ohio senator was repeatedly interrupted by loud heckling from attendees who branded him a 'traitor' for his political positions. The atmosphere grew so tense that event security was forced to intervene and remove several vocal protesters from the venue as chants of 'stand with Ukraine' echoed through the room.
A Deeply Divisive Figure
Vance, who is frequently mentioned as a potential vice-presidential pick, has become one of the most prominent isolationist voices in the Republican party. His recent efforts to block a multi-billion dollar aid package for Kyiv have placed him directly at odds with both the Biden administration and more established GOP hawks, drawing intense criticism from across the political spectrum.
Eyewitnesses reported that the senator appeared visibly irritated by the hostile reception but attempted to press on with his remarks, which focused largely on domestic economic issues. The incident underscores the deep and bitter divisions within American politics over foreign policy and the nation's role on the global stage.
