Vice President Vance’s Trophy Fumble: A White House Visit to Remember
In a moment that will surely be remembered for years to come, Vice President JD Vance added an unexpected twist to the Ohio State football team’s celebratory visit to the White House. The Buckeyes, fresh off their 2024 college football championship win, were honored on the South Lawn on Monday. The event, which featured speeches from President Donald Trump, Buckeye coach Ryan Day, and Vance himself, took an amusing turn when the vice president attempted to lift the team’s national championship trophy.
Now, you might think that lifting a trophy is a straightforward task, but Vance, an Ohio State graduate, found himself in a bit of a pickle. The trophy’s golden top is designed to separate from its black base, a detail that caught the vice president off guard. As he struggled to hoist the trophy, the two pieces came apart. Fortunately, OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson, who was standing nearby, managed to catch the football-shaped top. However, the base wasn’t so lucky and took a tumble to the ground, rolling a short distance before Vance could retrieve it.
The scene was met with a mix of winces and chuckles from the players and attendees. The United States Marine Corps Band, tasked with providing the musical backdrop for the event, found their rendition of “We Are the Champions” competing with the audible gasps from the crowd. It was a moment of levity that added a human touch to the otherwise formal proceedings.
With the help of Henderson and Day, Vance managed to reassemble the trophy. He later opted to hold just the top, cradling it in his arms as the players around him shared a laugh. The incident quickly made its way across the internet, with pictures and videos of the fumble going viral. In a bid to lighten the mood, Vance took to social media, writing on X, “I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it.”
President Trump, in his speech, praised the Ohio State team for their resilience in winning the 2024 college football championship despite facing “adversity.” He made a point to mention the team’s upset loss to unranked Michigan, 13-10, at home in November, a sore spot for Buckeye fans. Trump quipped about OSU’s fourth consecutive defeat to “the team up north,” saying, “we won’t talk about it.”
Vance, before his trophy mishap, also took a playful jab at the Buckeyes’ biggest rival. He singled out an audience member wearing a Michigan hat, joking, “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.'”
- Ohio State’s 2024 college football championship win was celebrated at the White House.
- Vice President JD Vance, an Ohio State graduate, fumbled the national championship trophy.
- OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson caught the trophy’s top, but the base fell to the ground.
- President Trump praised the team for overcoming adversity, including a loss to Michigan.
- Vance joked about a Michigan fan in the audience, adding humor to the event.
In the end, the White House visit was a memorable one for the Buckeyes, not just for the honor of being recognized for their championship win, but also for the lighthearted moment that Vice President Vance inadvertently provided. It’s a reminder that even in the most formal of settings, a little humor can go a long way in bringing people together.
Originally Written by: ESPN.com
