JD Vance: US Vice President is an trouble in Rome

JD Vance dealt with his family with his family in Rome. There were protests in front of the Colosseum in Rome because the landmark of the Italian capital was closed for the US Vice President. From the amount of tourists who were waiting in vain for admission, according to a report by the daily newspaper “La Repubblica” calls such as “shame” could be heard. After all, the 40-year-old did not appear at all. His wife Usha let himself be guided through the arena without the husband.

The newspaper reported a 20-minute chaos on Saturday evening. A helicopter was circled all the time over the Colosseum. Some tourists then just climbed over the fences after an hour. The management of the archaeological park, to which the Colosseum belongs, justified the closure with security reasons. Anyone who had booked a visit would have received a cancellation email in good time. Vance then remained in the residence of the US message in Rome, Villa Taverna.

With around seven million tourists a year, the Colosseum is one of the most visited sights in Italy. The arena, which used to offer up to 70,000 spectators, was built between 72 and 82 AD. Today there are often long waiting times there without visiting politicians.

The deputy of US President Donald Trump had arrived in Rome on Friday. Vance, who survived the Catholic faith in 2019, also visited the Vatican. The couple has their three little children with them. Vance could also be seen how he bought gladiator equipment for the two sons. The family also went to eat ice cream. According to “La Repubblica” there was pistachie, mango and Stracciatella for the parents, for the children Fior di latte and chocolate. The US vice was traveling in jeans, outdoor jacket and baseball cap.