• Vice President JD Vance dropped the Ohio State championship trophy during a White House celebration.
• The incident occurred as the Buckeyes were honored after their national championship win.
• Vance humorously commented that he dropped the trophy to prevent others from receiving it.

Vice President JD Vance dropped the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy during a celebration at the White House on Monday, quickly becoming an online sensation. As Vance lifted the trophy for photos with the Ohio State Buckeyes team, it came apart in his hands, prompting gasps and laughter from the crowd, according to HuffPost.

The trophy, which consists of a 12-inch base and a 26.5-inch top, nearly fell off the table as Vance attempted to hold it. Running back TreVeyon Henderson quickly assisted Vance in lifting it, but the base separated and fell to the ground, stirring laughter among attendees. Vance later joked on social media, "I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it," as reported by CBS News.

The ceremony occurred in honor of Ohio State's victory over Notre Dame in January, where the Buckeyes won the national championship. Following remarks from Vance and President Trump, the moment was humorous given the timing, as the Marine Corps Band played "We Are The Champions" during the incident, according to The New York Times.

Social media reaction to the event was swift and humorous, with several users mocking Vance's mishap. Many people noted the irony of a trophy fumble during such a celebratory occasion for the Ohio State team, adding to the viral nature of the incident, according to ABC News.