Halloween Self‑Parody by Vice President JD Vance
On October 31, 2025, Vice President JD Vance posted a photo and video showing himself dressed as a viral meme version of himself.
He wore a curly brown wig, a red tie and blue blazer, and mimicked the exaggerated expressions seen in the meme.
The Internet Meme & What It Meant
The costume referenced a widely shared caricature of Vance that emerged after a February 2025 White House encounter in which he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “say thank you” while discussing U.S. aid.
He captioned the post: “Happy Halloween everyone, remember to say thank you while you trick or treat!”
The post went viral, triggering a new wave of memes online.
Response and Reception
Social media users and the official White House account both circulated his image, with some praise and some criticism.
Supporters said his self‑aware move showed humor. Critics argued it highlighted his immersion in internet trolling culture.
