NBC Says Vance Was Booed at Olympics, Cameras Tell a Very Different Story [WATCH]

Vice President J.D. Vance and his family are representing the United States this week at the Winter Olympics, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to multiple reports and public appearances from the opening events,  as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Vice President Vance attended the opening ceremonies with his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children.

The family was shown on the venue’s large video screens during the event. Shortly afterward, NBC commentators stated on-air that the crowd was booing when the Vances appeared.

Vice President Vance and @SLOTUS Usha Vance at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy. pic.twitter.com/e8BTH6On09

— Vice President JD Vance (@VP) February 7, 2026

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Glad to be with @VP Vance in Milan to meet our @TeamUSA Winter Olympics athletes. Proud of your dedication as you represent the best of American excellence. Let’s go Team USA pic.twitter.com/xRIf90EHxE

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) February 5, 2026

BREAKING: The Fake News has just been caught red handed LYING that JD Vance got booed at the Olympics in Milan, Italy

Turns out, video proof shows the crowd ROARED and the cheers were even louder than for Italy

They’re DESPERATE.
pic.twitter.com/LqFvvJvZPV

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 7, 2026

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That claim was quickly challenged online as videos from inside the venue began circulating on social media platforms.

Multiple clips posted by attendees and independent users appeared to show applause and cheering rather than boos at the moment Vice President Vance and his family were shown on screen.

Mainstream media claims the crowd at the Olympics unleashed “massive boos” for VP JD Vance at the Milan Winter Olympics opening.

They claimed the crowd rejected him amid anti-ICE hysteria, but another angle proves the crowd was cheering, not jeering for Team USA and VP Vance.… pic.twitter.com/7pELeHalwa

— Media Lies (@MediasLies) February 7, 2026

Several videos shared from different angles captured crowd reactions that included clapping and visible ovations.

One widely circulated clip posted by the account “Ovation Eddie 2” showed audience members standing and applauding while the Vance family was displayed on the screen.

Additional footage from other vantage points appeared to confirm similar reactions from the crowd.

NBC has not issued an on-air correction or clarification regarding the claim as of the time of publication.

Vice President Vance’s presence at the Winter Olympics is part of the official U.S. delegation, which also includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The delegation is attending events throughout the week in a diplomatic capacity while supporting American athletes competing at the international games.

The Winter Olympics routinely draw high-level government representation from participating countries, and U.S. officials have historically attended opening ceremonies as part of international engagement and visibility efforts.

Vice President Vance’s attendance follows that tradition.

Online reaction intensified after the NBC broadcast, with users replaying video footage and disputing the network’s characterization of the crowd response.

Fact-checkers and independent commentators cited the multiple videos as evidence that the reaction was positive rather than negative.

The footage continued to spread across social media platforms throughout the weekend, drawing renewed scrutiny to the broadcast and its accuracy.

The discrepancy between the televised claim and the video evidence became a focal point of discussion among viewers following the opening ceremonies.

NBC has faced prior criticism over coverage involving Republican officials, though the network has defended its reporting standards in past disputes.

In this instance, the network has not publicly addressed the videos contradicting its initial claim.

Vice President Vance and his family have continued attending Olympic events since the opening ceremonies, appearing alongside U.S. officials and international guests.

HEAVY HITTERS: VP JD Vance and boxer Jake Paul were spotted striking a pose in the stands at the Winter Olympics in Milan. pic.twitter.com/2EzeTKViUG

— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 7, 2026

No disruptions or negative incidents involving the Vice President have been reported at Olympic venues since the broadcast aired.

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