US Vice President JD Vance's holiday in the UK turned controversial after he and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy went fishing without the necessary rod license, prompting legal scrutiny and political backlash.
Lammy referred himself to the environmental watchdog, citing an "administrative error," as opposition parties criticized the trip, alleging it demonstrated a disregard for local laws.
The trip sparked lively protests across the UK, with demonstrators creatively expressing their dissent against Vance’s presence, marking his visit as a focal point for broader political discontent.
Alongside fishing, Vance engaged with right-wing leaders while emphasizing US-UK relations, yet his political connections to Trump fueled further unrest among activists.
Compounding the controversy, Vance celebrated his birthday in Ohio with a kayaking trip where the Secret Service raised river levels for safety, leading to accusations of entitlement and misuse of resources.
Both incidents have drawn sharp critiques from the public and media, highlighting a growing frustration with perceived political privilege and the actions of leaders in times of social and political unrest.