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Vice President JD Vance Fumbles Ohio State Championship Trophy at White House Celebration

During a White House celebration, Vice President JD Vance fumbled the Ohio State national championship trophy, drawing laughter and support from team members.

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    JD Vance, the man entrusted as America’s back-up in times of emergency, may not be the safest pair of hands if Monday’s events are anything to go by.

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  4. JD Vance fumbles Ohio State’s NCAA football championship trophy as Buckeyes visit the White House

    As pictures and videos of Vance’s fumble rocketed across the internet, the vice president tried to explain away the gaffe with self-deprecation: “I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it,” he wrote on X.

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  6. JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House

    Vance later shrugged off the near-turnover, posting on X, "I didn't want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it."

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Updated: Apr 14th, 2025, 10:50 PM ET

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During a White House celebration for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Vice President JD Vance fumbled the national championship trophy, nearly causing it to topple. He was assisted by OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson as the trophy's top detached from the base, resulting in gasps from the crowd. Vance humorously addressed the incident on social media, stating he wanted to secure the trophy for Ohio State. President Trump praised the team's achievement after their victory over Notre Dame and highlighted the event's camaraderie, reflecting a warmer relationship between championship teams and the White House in Trump's second term.

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  • Vice President JD Vance celebrated the Ohio State Buckeyes' national championship win but inadvertently fumbled the trophy during the White House ceremony, leading to a humorous mishap involving Ohio State players.

  • Despite a memorable moment of embarrassment, Vance managed to keep the atmosphere light-hearted, joking on X about his blunder and sharing a laughter-filled moment with the team.

  • President Trump praised the Buckeyes for their perseverance in the season, highlighting their championship victory and engaging with the players during the celebratory event.

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