VP Vance ‘Breaks’ Ohio State Championship Trophy, Posts Hilarious Reason Why [WATCH]

The Ohio State Buckeyes football team visited the White House on Monday to celebrate their 2025 national championship victory, but the ceremony took an unexpected turn when Vice President JD Vance momentarily separated part of the team’s championship trophy during a photo opportunity.

Vance, a 2007 graduate of Ohio State, former U.S. Senator from Ohio, and current Vice President picked up the trophy during the celebration.

As he lifted it, the top section of the trophy became detached from the base, causing a brief moment of confusion among the crowd and players.

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Gasps and laughter followed the unexpected mishap, with some onlookers initially believing the trophy had been damaged.

JD Vance just broke apart the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy on live television. pic.twitter.com/nQt8yPgtiI

— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) April 14, 2025

However, officials quickly clarified that the trophy was not broken.

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According to event staff, the top portion of the championship trophy is designed to rest in the base, and the two pieces are detachable.

The incident quickly made its way to social media, where Vice President Vance addressed the situation with a light-hearted post on X.

“I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it,” Vance wrote.

I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it https://t.co/rS3Vw3BdO6

— JD Vance (@JDVance) April 14, 2025

The Buckeyes were at the White House to commemorate their 34-23 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 20, 2025.

The game marked the conclusion of the first 12-team College Football Playoff format and secured Ohio State’s ninth national title in program history.

The trophy moment, though unexpected, did not overshadow the significance of the team’s accomplishment.

Players and coaches participated in the traditional White House visit alongside administration officials and other dignitaries.

The visit followed the Buckeyes’ dominant postseason run and served as a formal recognition of their championship success.

The event also carried personal significance for Vance, who graduated from Ohio State before going on to earn a law degree from Yale and eventually entering public service.

His role in hosting the team underscored the White House’s emphasis on honoring athletic achievement across the nation.

The trophy itself, crafted annually for the national champion, remains intact and was not damaged during the incident.

Ohio State officials confirmed the hardware was in proper condition after the event.

The Buckeyes’ national title marked a strong start to the expanded playoff era, with their win over Notre Dame capping off a postseason that featured multiple high-profile matchups.

The 12-team playoff format, introduced to create more opportunities for top teams to compete, delivered on its promise with a competitive and widely watched championship.

Ohio State now holds nine national football championships in its history, adding to the legacy of one of the most storied programs in college football.

The January victory added another milestone to the Buckeyes’ tradition, and Monday’s White House celebration officially capped off their title-winning season — detachable trophy and all.

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