Along with shutting down a good portion of Rome—there's really not enough space for forty 4x4s to be just chilling around Rome; went there on honeymoon and was surprised at how small it is (touristy places)—private tours of the Vatican!
Lesser mortals unlucky enough to have booked their own visit had to make do with a refund — but not all of them had got the message. There were chaotic scenes as some would-be visitors tried to open the gates surrounding the building, while others climbed over the fences, ticket in hand, trying to force their way in. Some chanted “shame” or anti-American slogans when they learnt the reason for the closure, Italian media reported.
Among the disappointed was Stephen Fishler, 58, a businessman from New York who arrived with his family in good time for his 6pm slot, but was turned away without explanation. “What does he think he is, special?” complained Fishler, himself a Trump voter. “JD should have waited until the Americans who had tickets had their visit and then gone in.” His wife, Anila, tried to calm him down and blamed the Italians.
URL: https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/jd-vance-visit-vatican-rome-t2hrm5cc6