But it wasn’t just the security detail that caught her off guard. Spain added, “When I see JD Vance’s eyeliner face, I literally feel ill, like a basilisk had looked you in the eye and death was awaiting you on the other side.” She explained that her body reacted as though she had been spooked, with an intense tingle signaling something was “not right.”
“It made me so angry,” she continued. “Not just because his Secret Service were blocking half the ice — like, we’re trying to watch a hockey game. You ruined it.”
Vance’s Olympic Message
Despite the tense moment, Vance led the U.S. delegation at the opening ceremony and offered encouragement to Team USA ahead of the games:
“I hope you just soak it all in. I hope you win as many medals as possible, but most of all, I just hope you enjoy the experience. The whole country — Democrat, Republican, Independent — we’re all rooting for you, and we’re cheering for you, and we know you’re going to make us proud,” he said.
The U.S. team went on to win 5-0 against Switzerland, but Spain’s experience shows that being in the presence of high-profile political figures can sometimes come with unexpected challenges — and strong reactions.
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