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JD Vance’s Trophy Mishap at White House Goes Viral

The Vice President fumbled Ohio State’s national championship trophy during a photo op, sparking widespread online reactions and humor.

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance accidentally dropped Ohio State's College Football Playoff National Championship trophy during a White House celebration on April 14, 2025.
  • The trophy’s detachable design caused the gold top to separate from the black base, with running back TreVeyon Henderson catching the top portion to prevent further damage.
  • Vance, an Ohio State alumnus, joked about the incident on social media, quipping that he ‘decided to break it’ so no other team could have it.
  • The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral, with social media users humorously framing it as a metaphor for broader political issues.
  • The ceremony, celebrating Ohio State’s victory over Notre Dame in January, also featured President Trump, who received a custom jersey from the team.