— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) April 14, 2025
The crowd gasped. Players looked on in shock. But Vance tried to laugh it off, later posting on X, “I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it.”
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
This moment felt more like a perfect metaphor for how things are going in the Trump administration. Everything looks shiny on the outside—big events, gold decorations, grand speeches—but when they try to lift something up, it falls apart in their hands.
But that wasn’t the only uncomfortable moment of the day. Vance also pointed out someone in the audience wearing a Michigan hat and said, “I’m about to tell the Secret Service, ‘You’ve got a dangerous weapon, sir.’” Maybe he thought it was funny, but joking about security at the White House is never a great idea.
Then came Trump’s speech. As usual, he mixed praise with strange comments. He singled out quarterback Will Howard, saying, “He’s going to be so rich, aye, aye, aye… think of that,” and even commented on Howard’s appearance. At one point, he joked about another player’s proud moment, asking, “Are you sure about that, Jack? I don’t know about that. As he gets older, who knows?”
The players handled it all with class. They smiled, helped pick up the trophy, and focused on the moment. Coach Ryan Day praised their hard work and resilience. The players even showed off their championship rings, with scores and tiny bits of confetti from their victory in Atlanta.
But the larger message was hard to miss.
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