An otherwise routine White House ceremony took an unexpected turn when Vice President JD Vance accidentally separated the National Championship football trophy during Ohio State’s visit. Video footage shows the moment the award came apart in Vance’s hands, creating an awkward scene just feet away from an oblivious President Trump.
The incident quickly became social media gold, with users offering everything from technical explanations to biting political commentary. While some pointed out the trophy’s intentional two-part design from New York manufacturer UAP Polich Tallix, others saw deeper meaning in the mishap. “That trophy is a metaphor for the US economy,” one tweet read, while another simply enjoyed the reactions: “The best part is watching them all laugh at him!”
Vance addressed the viral moment with a tongue-in-cheek tweet: “I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it.” The response drew mixed reactions, with some praising his humor and others suggesting a more straightforward acknowledgment would have been appropriate.
As the video continues making rounds online, it serves as a reminder of how quickly ceremonial moments can turn into internet sensations in today’s political climate.
