Sun Mar 02 16:46:35 UTC 2025: ## Vermont Protests Greet VP Vance After Heated Zelensky Exchange

**WAITSFIELD, VERMONT** – US Vice President JD Vance’s family ski trip to Vermont was met with significant opposition on Saturday, as hundreds of protesters gathered in Waitsfield to demonstrate against his presence. The protests, initially planned before a contentious Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, intensified following the heated exchange.

The meeting saw Vance sharply criticize Zelensky’s approach to the war in Ukraine, accusing him of campaigning for Democrats in the 2024 election and suggesting a “diplomatic solution” that Zelensky vehemently rejected. Vance’s comments, which included rebuking Zelensky for bringing the issue to the Oval Office, sparked outrage among many Americans.

Protesters in Waitsfield displayed signs reading “International Embarrassment” and “Vermont Stands with Ukraine,” many waving Ukrainian flags. The demonstration forced the Vance family to relocate from their planned ski resort to an undisclosed location, according to reports.

While Governor Phil Scott issued a statement urging respect for Vance and his family, the protests underscored the deep unpopularity of Vance’s stance on the Ukraine conflict within Vermont and beyond. One protester, Cori Giroux, told Vermont Public Radio, “After what he did yesterday, he crossed the line.” The demonstration highlights the significant public backlash against Vance’s handling of the meeting with President Zelensky.

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