The residence of Vice President JD Vance in the United States was targeted in an incident where windows were broken. Secret service agents swiftly responded to the scene at his home in Cincinnati early Monday morning, leading to the apprehension of an individual. It remains unclear where Vance was during the event, although he was known to have been in Florida last Friday meeting with Donald Trump.
Following a day spent discussing strategic matters with Trump at a golf club in West Palm Beach, including plans concerning Venezuela and the removal of Nicolas Maduro, Vance refrained from joining the president and other officials at Mar-a-Lago to avoid compromising the operation’s secrecy. Instead, he monitored the situation via a secure video conference and returned home to Cincinnati after the operation’s conclusion, actively involved in the planning process.
Vance’s office cited heightened security concerns as the reason for limiting the Vice President and President’s joint presence away from the White House. Law enforcement and secret service personnel were observed at Vance’s property in the early hours of Monday, with several windows damaged. Fortunately, Vance and his family were not present during the attack. A detained person was confirmed by the police, but charges, if any, were not disclosed.
Recent security measures around Vance’s East Walnut Hills residence, including road closures during New Year’s Day, underscore the ongoing vigilance. City officials informed residents of the enforcement of checkpoints and access restrictions within the area, with specific locations identified for vehicle and pedestrian screenings. Alternate routes were advised for drivers affected by the closures, emphasizing the need for additional travel time due to the security protocols in place.