Vice President JD Vance’s Trophy Fumble Adds Unexpected Twist to White House Celebration Honoring Ohio State’s NCAA Victory

During a celebratory event at the White House on Monday, Vice President JD Vance experienced an unexpected moment while honoring Ohio State University’s NCAA football championship team. The event, which included President Trump and various Ohio State players and coaches, was marked by a brief mishap involving the championship trophy.

The incident occurred as the U.S. Marine Band performed Queen’s “We Are the Champions.” Vice President Vance, an Ohio State alumnus who graduated in 2009, attempted to lift the 3-foot championship trophy. However, the trophy appeared to separate from its base, leading to a brief fumble as Vance and the Vice President tried to manage the situation.

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, who was nearby, quickly intervened to recover the trophy, ensuring it remained intact. Despite the awkward moment, the celebration continued, with Vance later commenting on social media platform X, humorously noting that he did not want any team other than Ohio State to possess the trophy.

The event highlighted the achievements of the Ohio State football team, who secured the championship after defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in January. The White House visit served as a recognition of their success, with the team presenting custom memorabilia to both the President and Vice President.