This was reported by The New York Post, as conveyed by Ukrinform.
The publication notes that Vence and his family were met by hundreds of outraged protesters who lined the snowy streets prior to the vice president's arrival at the Sugarbush resort in Westfield.
Demonstrators held signs labeling Vence as a "national disgrace," accusing him of "betrayal," and urged him and his family to "go skiing in Russia."
Due to the intense protests, the vice president's family decided to shorten their four-day trip and cancel their planned stop at a nearby four-star hotel. Instead, they opted to go to an "undisclosed location."
It is noted that protests in Westfield were planned last week when news emerged about Vence's intention to spend four days on vacation at the local ski resort; however, their goal was to express dissatisfaction with the domestic policies of President Donald Trump's administration, particularly regarding cuts to federal employees, reductions in social benefits, and the decision to step back from combating climate change, among other issues.
However, following a dispute in the Oval Office between President Trump, Vence, and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, the focus of the protests shifted to support for Ukraine.
As reported by Ukrinform, hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Saturday in the town of Waitsfield, Vermont, to express their disagreement with the position of U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vence, who arrived at the local ski resort with his family.
On Friday, a public dispute arose at the White House between the presidents of the U.S. and Ukraine, resulting in the collapse of negotiations. Vence also played an active role in this dispute, criticizing Zelensky.
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