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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.

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Ohio State University football player TreVeyon Henderson, left, holds the top of the team's championship trophy as Vice President JD Vance reaches to catch it's base after it fell off, as President Donald Trump welcomes the 2025 College Football National Champions during an event on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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.