Former ESPN Host Says She Felt “Ill” Sitting Near JD Vance at Winter Olympics

Former ESPN broadcaster Sarah Spain recently shared a moment from the Winter Olympics that left her unexpectedly unsettled.

Speaking on her podcast Good Game With Sarah Spain, she described realizing she was seated close to Vice President JD Vance during a Team USA women’s hockey game. Nearby was Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accompanied by a visible increase in security.

What struck Spain wasn’t a political statement or confrontation — it was the sudden shift in atmosphere.

Secret Service agents moved into the section. The space filled with quiet vigilance. And moments later, the vice president arrived.