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.