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Milan Cortina Olympics officially begin with opening ceremony

On Friday, Vice President JD Vance was booed during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, with social posts amplifying the reaction.
Thursday, JD Vance drew widespread scorn online after appearing at the U.S. women's hockey match, amid criticism for calling the press `one of the least trusted institutions`.
CBC's live feed captured the crowd and the commentator's reaction, with broadcaster Adrienne Arsenault saying `Oop.. those are a lot of boos for him... whistling, jeering, some applause.`
During the Parade of Nations, a smattering of boos greeted Israel's small delegation, reflecting tensions tied to the war in Gaza, while U.S. athletes were met with applause.
Amid cultural tributes, observers noted `those boos sure sounded real, though`, reflecting mixed reactions at San Siro Stadium during the opening celebration.

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