Vice President JD Vance is spending the weekend in Orange County, sparking controversy over his visit amid the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts. The White House has declined to confirm any individual plans for Vance’s trip, citing respect for guest privacy.
Security personnel are working with Disneyland Resort Security to prepare for Vance’s expected arrival, but details remain scarce. Internet sleuths have detected temporary flight restrictions around Disneyland from Friday to Sunday, fueling speculation about the nature of Vance’s visit.
Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento welcomed Vance’s trip, saying he hopes the administration will work with local leaders to reverse policies that harm immigrant communities. “I just don’t respect their policies,” Sarmiento stated.
Vance has visited Southern California recently, including a stop in Los Angeles where he backed immigration raids and arrests. He also toured military facilities in San Diego and attended fundraisers for a conservative think tank.
The second lady, Usha Vance, made headlines earlier this week when she visited Camp Pendleton as part of the Blue Star Books program. President Trump was in Texas on Friday to survey damage from catastrophic flooding that killed at least 120 people.
Progressive groups plan to protest Vance’s visit in Anaheim on Friday evening. The White House has not yet commented on the vice president’s activities during his weekend stay in Orange County.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/07/11/vice-president-vance-heads-to-orange-county-for-some-family-time