JD Vance nearly fumbles Ohio State's national championship trophy during White House visit

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Vice President JD Vance, an Ohio State University alumni, was eager to meet with the Buckeyes football team at the White House on Monday to celebrate the team's national championship. 

But he needed those Buckeyes to help him out just a bit after nearly fumbling their large, gold trophy out on the White House lawn. 

After President Donald Trump, Vance, and head coach Ryan Day said a few words about the accomplishments of the Buckeyes this past college football season, pictures were taken, and the vice president took the opportunity to hoist the College Football Playoff national title trophy.

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Vice President JD Vance holds the College Football National Championship trophy as he and U.S. President Donald Trump welcome the 2025 College Football National Champions from Ohio State University to the White House during a ceremony on the south lawn on April 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Ohio State won the national championship by defeating Notre Dame in the National Championship game by a score of 34-23.  (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

However, Vance didn't realize that the black base was nearly a stand for the gold vessel, and it almost fell out of his hands as he went to lift the entire thing. 

Luckily, Vance recovered thanks in part to help from head coach Ryan Day and star running back TreVeyon Henderson, who were both quick to help him out. 

Vance took the trophy off its stand and felt much more comfortable as the pictures continued on the White House lawn. 

The vice president joked on X after seeing the