VP JD Vance Motorcade Avoids Wisconsin Protesters Using Unexpected Route

Vice President JD Vance visited La Crosse, Wisconsin, to promote President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies and the recently enacted "Big, Beautiful Bill" aimed at tax cuts and boosting American manufacturing. During his visit to the Mid-City Steel plant, protesters gathered along the expected motorcade route but had to scramble across a field after Vance’s motorcade took an unexpected path, reportedly driving the wrong way down a one-way street, to avoid them. Wisconsin Democrats accused Vance of a "dirty trick" to evade lawful protests, while supporters described the incident as a clever move that forced protesters to exercise and dismissed their efforts. Social media reactions were mixed, with some criticizing the protesters as unproductive and others condemning Vance for allegedly breaking traffic laws to avoid dissent. The event highlighted the polarized views surrounding Vance’s visit, the Trump administration’s policies, and the broader political climate in the battleground state. Despite the controversy, Vance emphasized the benefits of the GOP’s legislation for workers and manufacturers during his speech.