JD Vance Fumbles Ohio State Trophy at White House \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ Vice President JD Vance accidentally dropped Ohio State’s national championship trophy during the team’s White House visit. The fumble occurred after celebratory speeches from President Trump, Coach Ryan Day, and Vance himself. The incident sparked viral laughter, with Vance later joking about the mishap on social media.
Quick Looks
- Ohio State football team honored at the White House for 2024 championship.
- Vice President JD Vance tried to lift the trophy but dropped its base.
- OSU’s TreVeyon Henderson caught the top mid-fall; the base rolled away.
- Vance, a Buckeye alum, laughed off the moment with a self-deprecating post on X.
- Marine Corps Band played “We Are the Champions” as the mishap unfolded.
- Players and Coach Ryan Day helped reassemble the trophy on the spot.
- President Trump praised the team’s championship despite a loss to Michigan.
- Trump jokingly referenced OSU’s fourth straight defeat to “the team up north.”
- Vance also poked fun at a Michigan fan in the crowd during his speech.
- The gaffe quickly trended on social media, drawing both humor and good-natured jabs.
Deep Look
In a lighthearted moment gone unexpectedly viral, Vice President JD Vance added an unscripted twist to the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House on Monday, inadvertently dropping the national championship trophy during a celebratory ceremony on the South Lawn.
After a series of tributes from President Donald Trump, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and Vance himself — all honoring the Buckeyes for their 2024 national title — the vice president, a proud Ohio State alumnus, attempted to hoist the championship trophy for photos.
However, what Vance didn’t account for was the trophy’s design. The elegant award, featuring a golden, football-shaped top affixed to a detachable black base, isn’t meant to be lifted by both parts at once. As Vance raised it above his head, the two pieces separated. Running back TreVeyon Henderson, standing nearby, managed to catch the top section mid-air, but the base clattered to the ground and rolled a few feet away.
Visibly flustered, Vance scrambled to recover the runaway base as players grimaced and gasped. All of this occurred while the U.S. Marine Corps Band played Queen’s “We Are the Champions,” making for a surreal soundtrack to the slip-up.
Coach Ryan Day and Henderson quickly assisted the vice president in reassembling the trophy, helping restore order — and the moment — before photos resumed. Vance then cradled only the trophy’s top in his arms, smiling as players chuckled around him.
The moment didn’t go unnoticed online. Clips and images spread rapidly across social media, where many users poked fun at the mishap with good humor. Vance himself joined in the laughter, posting to X (formerly Twitter):
“I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it.”
The joke landed well, as many fans and players seemed to appreciate the levity of the unscripted moment.
Before the fumble, Vance had taken a jab at Ohio State’s biggest rival. Noticing a man in the crowd wearing a University of Michigan hat, he quipped:
“I don’t know who let the guy over in the corner here, in a Michigan hat, into this celebration. But I’m about to tell the Secret Service, ‘You’ve got a dangerous weapon, sir.’”
The dig drew laughs from the crowd, especially given Ohio State’s recent rivalry struggles. President Trump, too, alluded to the Buckeyes’ ongoing battle with Michigan. While he praised OSU for winning the title despite “adversity,” he also acknowledged their fourth consecutive loss to Michigan, a 13–10 upset at home last November.
“We won’t talk about it,” Trump said with a smirk, referencing “the team up north.”
Despite that blemish, Ohio State rebounded to win the national championship — a fact Trump highlighted in his remarks, lauding the team’s resilience and discipline.
A Moment of Humor in a Celebratory Setting
The fumble may have momentarily disrupted the formal mood, but it also humanized the event, offering a glimpse of levity in what can otherwise be a highly scripted ceremony. Vance, often characterized by his sharp political presence, showcased humor and humility, earning laughs instead of criticism.
For the Buckeyes, the White House visit capped off a historic season and marked a symbolic reward for their hard-fought championship run. While their latest win had been overshadowed by rivalry losses and unexpected setbacks, the team’s perseverance won them national recognition — and now, an unforgettable White House memory.
With the trophy intact, and everyone laughing, the ceremony concluded on a high note — even if the trophy had taken a brief detour to the turf.
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