Both Vance and Rubio are expected to attend Friday night’s opening ceremony at the San Siro. Olympic officials have quietly expressed hope the ceremony will unfold without political demonstrations directed at American athletes or officials. View image in fullscreen Secretary of state Marco Rubio and vice-president JD Vance met with US athletes on Thursday. Ticket-holders showed little response when Vance and Rubio slipped into the stands midway through the first period. Usha Vance wore a white fleece featuring the Stars and Stripes across the back alongside the Olympic rings.

Source: The Guardian February 06, 2026 07:01 UTC