U.S. Senator JD Vance damaged Ohio State’s national championship trophy at a Turning Point USA conference. While addressing the crowd, Vance held the crystal football when it separated from its base. The incident occurred during a Q&A session.
Attendees shared photos of the broken trophy on social media. Vance’s office confirmed the incident. The trophy was on loan from the university.
The Ohio State University said they are aware of the situation. They have reached out to Turning Point USA to coordinate the trophy’s repair. The University stated that they appreciated Senator Vance’s love for the football team. It hopes to have the trophy back on display soon.
Turning Point USA is a conservative student organization. They hosted the conference in Columbus, Ohio. Vance was a featured speaker at the event. Vance is an Ohio State alumnus and has been seen at many university-related events. He is known for his strong support of the Buckeyes football team.
The breakage sparked jokes and memes online. Many users humorously criticized Vance. Others defended him, calling it an accident. The incident added an unusual twist to the political event. The exact cause of the break is still being looked into. The costs of the damage remains unknown. Finishtit
