US Vice President JD Vance Embraces Viral Meme in Halloween Post

Vice President JD Vance embraced a viral meme about himself this Halloween by sharing a playful video on TikTok where he wore a curly brown wig and repeated the catchphrase “remember to say thank you,” referencing a tense interaction he had earlier this year with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The meme, which exaggerates Vance's features and pokes fun at his stern remarks, was further popularized by social media and even acknowledged by the official White House account with humorous costume package posts. Vance's self-deprecating humor received widespread amusement and praise online, including from notable figures like Elon Musk and Ivanka Trump, contributing to millions of views and a positive social media buzz. This lighthearted approach came amid ongoing controversies, including backlash over Vance's comments on his wife Usha Vance's Hindu faith, which he defended as rooted in his Christian beliefs but emphasized respect for free will in their interfaith marriage. Despite facing criticism, Vance chose to focus on festive cheer and meme culture rather than engage directly with the controversies at the moment. His Halloween posts highlighted a rare moment of political levity that resonated well across the political spectrum and social media platforms.