By Gloria Ogbonna
Sports journalist Sarah Spain has come under scrutiny following controversial remarks she made about Vice President JD Vance during a recent episode of her podcast, Good Game with Sarah Spain, in which she described feeling physically “ill” upon seeing him at the Winter Olympics.
During the podcast, Spain recounted her experience covering the Games, including what she described as memorable and exciting moments. She shared that she had the opportunity to tour the athlete village and witness the Olympic torch relay, which she described as one of the highlights of her trip.
She was also present to cover the women’s ice hockey matchup between the United States Women’s National Ice Hockey Team and the Czech national team.
However, Spain said the atmosphere shifted during the game when several high-profile U.S. officials entered the arena. According to her account, she and other members of the media had just settled into their seats when there was a sudden increase in security presence.
She explained that the media seating area consisted of several rows of long tables equipped with computers and monitors for replay and analysis, along with additional rows of standard seating for journalists. About twelve minutes into the first period, she said the area was suddenly filled with security personnel.
Spain described seeing Vice President Vance entering the section carrying a child, accompanied by multiple security agents. Shortly afterward, she said Secretary of State Marco Rubio also arrived, along with others she believed included family members.
While recounting the moment, Spain used strong language to describe her reaction.
“When I see JD Vance’s eyeliner face, I literally feel ill,” she said during the podcast. She went on to explain that her reaction was visceral and unsettling, comparing it to the uneasy feeling someone might experience when sensing danger or being in an uncomfortable environment.
“My body felt like when you’ve been spooked,” Spain said. “Like you get a tingle and feel like something isn’t right, or the energy is bad, or maybe you should leave.”
Her comments quickly generated attention and debate online, drawing both criticism and support from various audiences.
Following the backlash, Spain addressed the situation on Bluesky, a social media platform, where she claimed she had been facing negative responses on her Instagram page. She stated that some comments remained visible because she had not yet been able to remove them.
Spain defended herself in the video, saying she had been criticized for speaking out against individuals she strongly disagreed with politically.
The controversy was further amplified after coverage by OutKick, which reported on her remarks and the subsequent reaction.
The incident has since fueled ongoing discussions on social media about political divisions, public discourse, and the role of journalists in expressing personal opinions about political figures while covering major international sporting events.
Source Breitbart
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