JD Vance reacts after ‘crazy person’ attacked his Cincinnati home, ‘We try to protect our kids…’

US Vice President JD Vance thanked the Secret Service and Cincinnati police for their swift action after an attempted break-in at his home.

Updated on: Jan 5, 2026, 21:15:36 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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US Vice President JD Vance expressed his gratitude to the Secret Service and the Cincinnati police for their prompt response following the attack on his residence.

US Vice President JD Vance praised the Secret Service and Cincinnati police for their rapid response to an attack on his home. He was in Washington, D.C. at the time, and a suspect has been arrested following the incident. (via REUTERS)

Vance's home in Cincinnati was targeted, resulting in multiple windows being broken. Secret Service agents arrived at the East Walnut Hills property in the early hours of Monday, and a suspect has been apprehended. Police are yet to reveal if any charges have been filed against the arrested person.

In a post on X, Vance stated, “I appreciate everyone's well wishes about the attack at our home. As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows. I'm grateful to the secret service and the Cincinnati police for responding quickly. ”

The US VP further made a request to US media, saying: “We try to protect our kids as much as possible from the realities of this life of public service. In that light, I am skeptical of the news value of plastering images of our home with holes in the windows.”

'We weren't even home,' says JD Vance

Amid concerns about his well-being in the wake of the incident, Vance stated that he was not at home during the attack. He was in Washington, D.C. “We weren't even home as we had already returned to DC,” he remarked.

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Vance house attacked: Secret service agents, police arrive in Ohio

Law enforcement and secret service agents were observed on the premises after the incident. Footage recorded at the scene showed police officers moving through the area surrounding the residence in the dark, wielding flashlights. There were at least four cracked window panes with holes in the middle of them.

Authorities are still investigating the possibility if the event was a targeted attack on Vance or his family. This incident comes after heightened security measures in the area during the New Year holidays.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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