LOADING ERROR LOADINGVice President JD Vance on Wednesday knocked Olympians for speaking out on politics at this year’s Milan Cortina Games. Advertisement“My advice to them would be to try to bring the country together and when you’re representing the country, you’re representing Democrats and Republicans. You’re there to play a sport and you’re there to represent your country and hopefully win a medal. Vice President JD Vance talks to the media in Azerbaijan before boarding Air Force Two on Wednesday. Vance — who was booed at the opening ceremony of this year's Winter Olympics — sent a warning to athletes who attempt to play in the "political arena."

Source: Huffington Post February 12, 2026 02:40 UTC