Vance receives warm reception during Bengals visit despite negative media portrayal: source
Video from JD Vance's Cincinnati Bengals practice visit tells a different story than the viral clip, showing handshakes with coach Zac Taylor.
TL;DR
- Social media claims that Vice President JD Vance was ignored by Cincinnati Bengals players at a recent practice are inaccurate, according to a source.
- A video circulating online showed Vance being seemingly snubbed, but additional footage revealed handshakes with coach Zac Taylor and conversations with players.
- The source stated that Vance and his son had a great time at practice, with no planned media engagement, and were warmly received.
- Despite negative online reactions, Vance, a longtime Bengals fan, toured the locker room, shook hands with personnel, and received a football.
- Quarterback Joe Burrow mentioned he did not speak with Vance due to the timing of his visit.
- Vance was in Cincinnati for a speech at the FBI's Cincinnati Field Office and a campaign rally.