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JD Vance Recreates 'Fat JD' Meme With Halloween Costume

The self-mockery nods to a meme born from his February 'thank you' exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Overview

  • The vice president posted a door-opening video from the Naval Observatory and a close-up selfie, wearing a curly wig to match the viral caricature.
  • He told trick-or-treaters, "Happy Halloween" and "remember to say thank you," then spun as the Twilight Zone theme played.
  • The White House account amplified the moment by sharing his image with the caption, "Make sure you say thank you."
  • Engagement surged across platforms, with reports citing 14–30 million views on X and hundreds of thousands of Instagram likes within hours.
  • Conservative commentator Benny Johnson teased the bit in advance, and users flooded feeds with remixes and AI edits alongside high-profile reactions.