A Tense Moment Turns Hilarious
JD Vance recently shared a moment with Donald Trump that nearly gave him a heart attackโuntil it ended in laughter. During a televised hometown speech at a Republican dinner in Ohio, the Vice President recalled an unforgettable encounter in the Oval Office.
The story came shortly after Trump made headlines by dropping a NSFW word while speaking to reporters about the Middle East conflict on June 24.
โThis Isnโt Going Very Wellโฆโ
Vance and Trump were on a call with a foreign leader when Trump hit the mute button. Turning to Vance, Trump said, โThis isnโt going very well,โ then pressed a red button on the Resolute Desk.
โMy eyes got really big,โ Vance recalled. โI said, โMr. President, what just happened?โ He looked at me and said: โNuclear.โโ
A Sudden Twist
Two minutes later, a staffer entered the roomโnot with world-ending news, but with aย Diet Coke. Trump smirked and told Vance, โIt wasnโt nuclear. It was a Diet Coke button.โ
The audience erupted in laughter. And so did the internet.
Internet Reacts
The clip quickly went viral on Instagram. One viewer commented, โTrumpโs sense of humor is unmatched.โ Another added, โIf you donโt use the red button prank, what are you even doing in that Oval Office?โ
A third remarked, โHas to be pretty entertaining to work with this president!โ
The Mystery of the Oval Office Red Button
A Long-Standing Tradition
The red button sits on the iconicย Resolute Desk, a fixture in the White House since Queen Victoria gifted it to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880.
Over the years, presidents have repurposed the button for different tasks. Itโs housed in a polished wooden box with a golden seal.
From Tea to Cokeโand Even Ice Cream
Between 2017 and 2021, Trump used the button to summon his favorite drinkโDiet Cokeโat any time of day. When he returned to office earlier this year, he brought the button back.
Before him, President Barack Obama reportedly used it to order tea for guests. In the 1960s, Lyndon B. Johnson hadย four buttons: one each for coffee, tea, Coca-Cola, and Fresca.
After Joe Biden took office in 2021, he removed the button. But later, he reinstalled itโwithout saying what it was for. TV host James Corden later joked that Biden used it to requestย ice cream.
What Would You Use the Red Button For?
Trumpโs prank left JD Vanceโand the rest of usโwondering: If you had a red button in the Oval Office, what would you use it for?
Let us know in the comments.
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