US Vice President JD Vance is accused of hypocrisy after he called for raising the Little Miami River level to facilitate a personal trip.

US Vice President JD Vance is in the middle of a controversy after his team asked authorities to raise the Little Miami River, justifying the intervention by the security needs of the Secret Service. Critics accuse him of discretionary use of public resources for personal purposes, given that the request coincided with his birthday, when he was spotted boating in the area. Although the USACE said the intervention did not affect downstream water levels, the lack of transparency and the appearance of preferential treatment have sparked harsh reactions from ethics experts.