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JD Vance and Thomas Skinner Strike Unlikely Friendship After Going for ‘BBQ and a Few Beers’

Tom Skinner described the meeting with US Vice President JD Vance as a "once-in-a-lifetime" event during Vance's holiday in the Cotswolds, highlighting their social media friendship.

  • On Tuesday, Thomas Skinner met US Vice President JD Vance at the Dean Manor Cotswolds residence, calling it a `once-in-a-lifetime` event.
  • Upon exchanging messages on X, Thomas Skinner and JD Vance had previously chatted online before the vice-president invited the former Apprentice contestant for beers during his holiday last week.
  • Locals of Chipping Norton blasted the heavy security as `a bit over the top` during the motorcade, venting their anger at the visit.
  • On Tuesday, Skinner posted on X that it was an `Unreal night with JD and his friends and family` and `a brilliant night, one to tell the grandkids about`, after Vance supported him online following online abuse.
  • He added: `Anyone in politics needs to know what it's like to not have money to pay your rent or bills at the end of the month` during a 2023 EssexLive interview, revealing his political ambitions.
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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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