April 21, 2025 · Political Spectacle & Unusual Conduct

Confirmed

Vance's Vatican Meeting With Pope Francis Preceded the Pontiff's Death by Hours

Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, during what was intended as a routine diplomatic visit. The pope gave Vance small Easter gifts for his...

April 14, 2025 · Political Spectacle & Unusual Conduct

Confirmed

Vice President Vance Fumbles Ohio State Championship Trophy at White House

On April 14, 2025, Vice President JD Vance fumbled Ohio State's national championship football trophy during a White House ceremony honoring the team. As Vance lifted the trophy, its golden top separated from its base...

March 24, 2025 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

Well supported

Lobbyist-Linked Buyer Purchases Vance's Former Home Above Asking Price

In March 2025, reporting revealed that a Nevada-registered LLC tied to Christopher Garcia, a government contractor and former Trump-administration official who has done government-relations consulting, purchased Vice...