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JD Vance's Trophy Mishap at White House Goes Viral

The Vice President fumbled Ohio State's championship trophy during a White House ceremony, drawing widespread online reactions and symbolic interpretations.

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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

  • During a ceremony honoring Ohio State's national championship win, Vice President JD Vance dropped the trophy, which is designed to separate into two pieces.
  • The incident occurred as Vance attempted to lift the trophy for photos, with running back TreVeyon Henderson catching the top portion as the base fell to the ground.
  • Vance humorously addressed the mishap on social media, joking that he 'didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it.'
  • The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral and sparked online commentary, with some framing it as a metaphor for broader political critiques.
  • The event featured remarks from President Trump and Ohio State coach Ryan Day, celebrating the team's 34-23 championship victory over Notre Dame in January 2025.