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Security Tightens in Milan as Dignitaries Arrive for Olympic Opening Ceremony
Thousands of agents deployed with motorcades and barriers amid protests over Homeland Security’s role, securing venues for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
- On Friday, security tightened across Milan, with cameras catching U.S. Vice President JD Vance arriving near the Hotel Excelsior Gallia amid high-profile Olympic preparations.
- Amid political unrest at home, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Senator Marco Rubio arrived in Milan, prompting protests over ICE's deployment for security.
- Police and security forces presence stretches for blocks around Hotel Excelsior Gallia, with frequent VIP transport motorcades and access-control measures including electronic blockades and concrete barriers.
- Italy says it has deployed thousands of agents and multiple operations centers, while IOC President Kirsty Coventry urged respect to avoid demonstrations.
- Vance has met athletes and conveyed a unity message across party lines, with his wife and two kids, while representing the U.S. alongside Rubio in Milan last week.
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The Hamilton SpectatorJD Vance shown at opening ceremony
They put JD Vance on the screen in a group shot that included Italian president Sergio Mattarella, so no booing.
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Center
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