Vice President JD Vance fumbled the Ohio State football team's national championship trophy at the White House following speeches by President Donald Trump and Buckeye coach Ryan Day. During the trophy presentation, Vance inadvertently separated the trophy's golden top from its base, causing it to fall to the ground. Despite the mishap, the trophy was reassembled with the help of OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson and Coach Day, and Vance held the top portion while the players chuckled.
The incident, captured in pictures and videos that circulated online, led Vance to humorously explain his actions as an attempt to prevent others from taking the trophy. Trump commended the Ohio State team for their championship win, acknowledging their resilience despite a notable upset loss to unranked Michigan. Prior to the mishap, Vance had playfully referenced OSU's rival, Michigan, during his speech at the celebration.