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February 6, 2026
Vance says Olympics is one of few things that 'unites' the country
Vice President JD Vance encouraged American athletes competing in the Winter Olympics in Milan on Thursday, saying, regardless of political parties, the entire nation is “rooting” for them.
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance is leading the U.S. delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
- Vance encouraged American athletes, stating that the entire nation, across political parties, is rooting for them.
- He emphasized the Olympics' unique ability to unite the country.
- This marks the second lady Usha Vance's first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy.
- Former Olympic gold medalists will join the U.S. delegation at the opening ceremony.
- Vance previously visited the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010 as Vice President, and former VP Mike Pence attended in 2018.
- The Biden administration boycotted the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to human rights concerns.
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