JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Protester Encounter and Ukraine Policy

The Vice President's claim of being chased by pro-Ukraine demonstrators is disputed, while his administration's stance on Ukraine draws criticism, including from his own cousin.

Vice President JD Vance claimed on social media that pro-Ukraine protesters followed and shouted at him while he was walking with his 3-year-old daughter in Cincinnati, causing her distress.
Protesters disputed Vance's account, stating that they coincidentally encountered him and aimed for a respectful conversation, with video evidence showing no signs of chasing.
The confrontation occurred after a contentious Oval Office meeting where Vance and President Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for perceived ingratitude toward U.S. support.
Nate Vance, the Vice President's cousin and a Ukraine war veteran, publicly condemned JD Vance and Trump as 'useful idiots' for Russian President Vladimir Putin following the administration's suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
The administration's Ukraine policy, including paused intelligence sharing and halted aid, has sparked criticism from both domestic and international observers, raising questions about U.S. commitment to Ukraine.