Vice President JD Vance and his family were met with a mix of cheers and jeers during a weekend visit to Disneyland, drawing attention from social media users and political critics alike. Protesters gathered near the Grand Californian Hotel and along Disney Way, voicing opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration policies during Vance’s trip to the California theme park with his wife Usha and their three young children.
As videos circulated showing the family facing boos, left-leaning users on Bluesky defended the reaction—even targeting the children. Some argued the kids needed to learn who their father really is.
“People who feel bad for JD Vance’s kids… I get it,” wrote Mother Jones editor-in-chief Clara Jeffery. “But better those kids know now what their father is about. Other kids are watching their parents get shipped off to gulags.” She also suggested that Vance intentionally brought his family for the “optics” of being booed in public.
Others were more blunt. Former Ohio Democratic congressional candidate Shannon Freshour accused Vance of using his kids “as human shields.” Former HuffPost journalist Michael Hobbes added, “If your dad is a piece of s—, it’s better to realize it sooner rather than later.”
Astrophysicist Sarah Tuttle quipped that news of Vance being booed was “exactly” what she needed, while author Elon Green remarked that “unless those kids have burner accounts on Bluesky, hearing ordinary people boo is literally the only way they will learn he’s a piece of s—.”
The Vance children are just 3, 5, and 8 years old.
Fox News Digital reached out to the vice president’s office for comment but has not yet received a response.
Newsom Joins Chorus of Critics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom also weighed in, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the trip amid recent federal immigration enforcement actions in the state.
“Hope you enjoy your family time, @JDVance. The families you’re tearing apart certainly won’t,” Newsom posted.
Vance responded with a short and pointed reply: “Had a great time, thanks,” without addressing the substance of Newsom’s accusation.
Despite the controversy, sources close to the Vance family said the visit was intended to provide “a sense of normalcy” for the children amid the demands of public life.
As the political climate continues to heat up ahead of 2026, even a trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth” has become a flashpoint in the nation’s deepening cultural and partisan divide.
