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The recent visit of the Ohio State University Buckeyes to the White House to celebrate their College Football Championship win was marred by a notable misstep from Vice President JD Vance. During the ceremony, Vance faced embarrassment when he mishandled the trophy, dropping part of it in a clear display of awkwardness.
This incident quickly became a talking point, especially in late-night television. Stephen Colbert seized the opportunity on his show to highlight the blunder, describing it in his monologue. “A few hours ago, the winners of the College Football Championship were at the White House. When the vice president went to lift the trophy, well — take a look,” he remarked.
Colbert then shared footage of the moment when Vance attempted to elevate the trophy only to see its pedestal tumble to the ground. The audience erupted in laughter as a player from the Buckeyes quickly intervened to catch the falling piece, while Vance lunged after it, further fueling the crowd’s amusement.
“That was wonderful,” Colbert quipped, adding humor to the situation by suggesting, “You’ve got to really hand it to JD — actually, don’t hand him anything, because of the thing, you know.”
The irony of the moment was heightened by the cheerful backdrop of the U.S. Marine Band playing “We Are the Champions,” a celebratory anthem for the Buckeyes following their victory over Notre Dame earlier in January.
Despite the faux pas, Vance embraced the mishap, making light of his unintended blunder. This playful attitude displayed a commendable approach to handling a less-than-ideal moment at a prestigious event.
For those interested in revisiting the clumsy exchange, the full clip, along with Colbert’s commentary, can be found in the videos linked above.
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