Overview

• The incident occurred during a White House garden ceremony celebrating Ohio State’s 2024 National College Football Championship win.
• JD Vance broke the championship trophy while attempting to hoist it alongside Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson.
• Henderson managed to catch the trophy itself as its pedestal fell to the ground during the mishap.
• Vance later clarified on X that the breakage was a deliberate act to ensure no one else could represent Ohio State with the trophy.
• The event, which also featured a speech by President Donald Trump, has sparked discussions about political symbolism in sports ceremonies.