VP JD Vance dresses up as his own viral meme for Halloween, social media post tops 15 million views
Vice President JD Vance recently embraced the internet meme culture that has humorously followed him for months by posting a playful Halloween video. In the TikTok clip filmed at the Naval Observatory, Vance donned a curly brown wig, mimicking the “fat JD with curly hair” meme that emerged after a tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this year. The video features Vance greeting trick-or-treaters with a cheerful “Happy Halloween, kids… remember, say thank you!”—a nod to the meme’s origins, which played on his earlier remarks during the White House meeting. As he spun around under purple lights to the eerie “Twilight Zone” theme, the vice president turned what could have been a moment of ridicule into a lighthearted celebration, showcasing his ability to connect with the public through humor.
The response to Vance’s Halloween post was remarkable, garnering over 250,000 likes and 14 million views within hours, making it a standout moment in political social media engagement. His willingness to lean into the meme culture resonated with many, with comments flooding in from both supporters and critics alike. Some praised him as “the best VP ever,” while others humorously suggested he had secured a future in politics with remarks like “JD just won 2028.” Even notable figures like Elon Musk chimed in with a laughing emoji, highlighting the viral nature of the post. The White House’s own social media team had previously joined the fun by posting mock “costume package” images of political figures, including Vance, indicating a broader acceptance of meme culture within the current administration’s communications strategy.
Vance’s Halloween video exemplifies a trend in political communication where humor and relatability can transform potential embarrassment into a moment of connection with the electorate. By engaging with the meme rather than shying away from it, Vance not only demonstrated a savvy understanding of digital culture but also aligned himself with a growing number of politicians who recognize the power of social media to shape their public persona. As the video continues to gain traction, it serves as a reminder that, in the realm of politics, a little laughter can go a long way, even for a vice president.
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Vice President
JD Vance
leaned into an internet joke at his own expense this Halloween, posting a short video of himself wearing a curly brown wig to mimic a meme that’s followed him for months.
In the TikTok clip, filmed at the Naval Observatory residence, Vance opens the door in a dark suit and red tie, smiling as he tells trick-or-treaters, “Happy Halloween, kids … remember, say thank you!” The line is a playful callback to the “you didn’t say thank you” meme before he spins under purple lights to the eerie “Twilight Zone” theme.
The 41-year-old vice president’s video racked up more than 250,000 likes and 14 million views within hours, an extraordinary number for a political post, and drew thousands of comments
across Instagram
, X and Facebook.
Vance first became the butt of the “fat JD with curly hair” meme after a tense
White House exchange
with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February. Critics edited a photo of Vance with exaggerated features and wild hair, pairing it with captions like, “you didn’t say please” or “you didn’t say thank you.”
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Rather than ignore the ridicule, Vance embraced it. Earlier this week, the White House X account joined the online fun, posting mock “costume package” images of political figures, including a “JD Vance Costume” that jokingly “does not include the fat JD curly hair.” Vance’s own Halloween post essentially completed the gag by adding that missing piece himself.
Within hours, the vice president’s post was trending. Screenshots flooded social media, with one user calling him “the best VP ever” and another saying, “JD just won 2028.”
Elon Musk
responded simply with a laughing emoji.
Even some critics gave credit. One commenter on X said, “he did
the meme lol
.” Users quickly remixed the Halloween look with the original meme, adding jump cuts and effects as it spread across platforms.
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For a White House that thrives on viral content, Vance’s light-hearted stunt fits seamlessly into the
Trump administration’s digital playbook
. The comms shop for President Trump has long embraced meme culture and rapid-fire online humor, sometimes even powered by AI.
By Friday night, Vance’s Halloween post was still climbing past 14 million views.
For now, JD Vance has done what few politicians manage by turning a meme into a personal win and proving that, at least on Halloween, even the vice president can laugh along with the internet (in a wig).
The office of Vice President JD Vance did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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