US Vice President JD Vance Embraces Viral 'Fat JD' Meme in Halloween Video Amid Controversy

Vice President JD Vance embraced internet humor this Halloween by dressing up as the popular "Fat JD" meme, an exaggerated caricature of himself featuring a plump, rosy-cheeked look with long curly hair. The meme originated after a tense February 2025 Oval Office meeting involving Vance, President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where Vance's remark about Zelensky not saying "thank you" sparked widespread online parody. Vance's Halloween video, in which he greets trick-or-treaters and spins with an eerie smile to the "Twilight Zone" theme, was widely praised for its self-deprecating humor and ability to humanize his public image. The lighthearted response has garnered positive reactions across the political spectrum, with many appreciating his willingness to poke fun at himself despite ongoing political controversies. Vance's playful meme embrace comes amid recent criticism over his remarks wishing his Hindu wife would convert to Christianity, which he defended as part of his devout Catholic faith. Overall, Vance's Halloween antics reflect a savvy use of viral culture to soften his political persona while addressing both humor and controversy.