While
vacationing in the Cotswolds, US Vice President JD Vance shared a casual
evening of barbecue and beers with Thomas Skinner—familiar to many as a
contestant from the TV show *The Apprentice*. Their friendship, sparked through
social media, led to a relaxed gathering that included conversation, laughter,
and scenic countryside views.
Skinner
shared a snapshot from the meet-up, captioning it humorously: *“Here is a pic
of me and the Vice President toward the end of the night after a few beers… I’m
overdressed in my suit, but when the VP invites you for a BBQ, you say yes.”*
He praised Vance as “a proper gent” and called it “a brilliant night, one to
tell the grandkids about.”
Local
residents noted increased security measures, including road closures and police
presence, as Vance’s family tour continued through southern England. The
get-together followed a weekend Vance spent with UK political figures and
preceded a scheduled breakfast with another high-profile visitor.
