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White House Visit Marred as JD Vance Mishandles Ohio State Trophy
A celebratory visit to the White House for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team took an unexpected turn on Monday when Vice President JD Vance appeared to drop the team’s national championship trophy. The incident occurred during an event on the South Lawn, intended to honor the team’s recent victory, injecting an element of unintentional comedy into the proceedings.
Trophy Mishap During Ceremony
Following addresses from former President Donald Trump, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, and Vice President Vance, the Vice President, an alumnus of Ohio State, attempted to lift the coveted trophy. Seemingly unaware that the trophy’s top section was not fixed to its base, Vance struggled momentarily before losing control of the two components.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson, positioned behind Vance, reacted quickly to catch the football-shaped upper part of the trophy. However, the base descended to the ground and rolled away, prompting Vance to awkwardly reach for it as it moved.
Audible Reactions from Players and Spectators
Players in the vicinity of the Vice President visibly reacted to the mishap, with some wincing at the sight of the trophy falling apart. The United States Marine Corps Band, present to provide music for the presidential event, continued playing “We Are the Champions,” their performance punctuated by gasps from both the Ohio State players and onlookers witnessing the unfolding scene.
Team Assists in Reassembling Trophy
Subsequently, Henderson and Coach Day assisted Vice President Vance in putting the trophy back together. Vance was later seen holding only the top portion of the trophy, cradling it while players around him chuckled good-naturedly at the unforeseen moment.
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Vance Responds to “Fumble” on Social Media
As images and videos of Vance’s trophy misstep rapidly circulated online, the Vice President addressed the incident with a touch of humor on social media platform X. He downplayed the situation, jokingly suggesting his actions were a deliberate attempt to prevent any other team from claiming the trophy after Ohio State.
White House Visits: A Tradition and Shifting Acceptance
The tradition of inviting major championship-winning teams to the White House to acknowledge their achievements has long been established. Presidents typically host these events to celebrate athletic success. However, during President Trump’s initial term, several teams, notably the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and the US women’s national soccer team following their 2019 World Cup win, either did not receive invitations or indicated their unwillingness to attend.
Engagement with the White House appears to have become more common during President Trump’s current term. The Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles have accepted an invitation to visit the President. Furthermore, Trump publicly praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” appearance during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ White House visit earlier in the month, which celebrated their 2024 World Series title.