JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House

Vice President JD Vance dropped Ohio State University‘s national football championship trophy during a celebration at the White House on Monday.

Vance — an Ohio State alumnus — tried to lift up the trophy, but it appeared to separate from its base as the vice president bobbled it in his hands. With the Marine Corps Band’s rendition of Queen’s “We Are The Champions” still blaring in the background, Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, who was standing next to Vance, swiftly recovered the fumble. 

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.”

The moment came after Vance and President Trump spoke at the celebration, flanked by Ohio State players and coaches. The Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 in the title game on Jan. 20 — the same day as Mr. Trump’s inauguration.