NBC downplays booing of Vice President Vance at Winter Olympics

NBC's U.S. broadcast of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony downplayed crowd booing directed at Vice President JD Vance. When Vance appeared on screen during the Parade of Nations, the stadium erupted with boos that were clearly audible on CBC's Canadian feed, with commentator Adrienne Arsenault noting "those are a lot of boos for him—whistling, jeering." NBC's coverage was notably quieter, with announcers simply saying "Vice President JD Vance" before moving on without acknowledging the crowd's hostile reaction. At least once before, at the US Open in September, broadcasters have been asked not to air negative crowd reaction to the President. NBC and its corporate parent have significant matters in front of the Trump Administration, including investigations, broadcast licenses, and potential mergers.