"IOC PRESIDENT KIRSTY COVERTY: I, you know, I hope that the opening ceremony is seen by everyone of an opportunity to be respectful towards each other, right? And for me, again, when we went to the village, that is just the best reminder of how we all should be. Because you do, you see athletes from every walk of life and we walked through some the areas where they're getting to sort of have chill time and hang out time."
"There is the Vice President, J.D. Vance, and his wife, Usha. Oop! Eh those are not, those are a lot of boos for him! Whistling, jeering, some applause, the announcer said. Just two days earlier, Sky News reporter Rob Harris asked Coventry at a press conference if she thought the US delegation would be jeered over issues like President Donald Trump's deportation crackdown."
Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance drew audible boos and whistles during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony as they appeared on screen. A Canadian Broadcasting Company announcer reacted with surprise at the strong negative crowd response. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry had publicly urged fans to be respectful ahead of the ceremony. Sky News reporter Rob Harris asked Coventry whether the U.S. delegation might be jeered over issues such as the administration's deportation policies. Coventry expressed hope that the opening ceremony would showcase respect and highlighted the inclusive atmosphere in the athletes' village.
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