Secret Service Locks Down Cotswolds Hamlet for VP Vance Visit

US Vice President JD Vance's recent holiday in the Cotswolds, England, has sparked significant local outrage due to an extensive security operation that has heavily disrupted village life. The quiet hamlet of Dean was effectively locked down with road and footpath closures, ID checks, sniffer dogs, and a large presence of both British police and US Secret Service agents, leading residents to describe the scene as intimidating and likened it to the 'Men in Black.' Locals expressed frustration over the impact on their daily routines and the use of police resources, with some feeling the security measures were excessive and intrusive. The disruption follows a previous incident earlier in the year during Vance's visit to Disneyland, where his security detail caused operational shutdowns that inconvenienced many visitors. The atmosphere has been tense, with some villagers openly voicing their displeasure at Vance personally, citing his political actions and character, while others tried to remain polite despite the disruption. Overall, the visit has highlighted a clash between the security needs of a high-profile American politician and the peace of a small English community.