Vice President JD Vance just pulled off the ultimate Halloween power move by embracing a mocking internet meme with a viral costume that’s got everyone talking.
According to Fox News, on October 31, 2025, Vance turned the tables on his critics with a social media post that captured over 14 million views in mere hours.
The story started earlier in 2025 when a tense White House moment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sparked the "fat JD with curly hair" meme, complete with edited photos exaggerating Vance’s features and captions like "you didn’t say please."
Fast forward to Halloween, and Vance decided to lean into the joke, posting a video from the Naval Observatory residence wearing a curly brown wig, a dark suit, and a red tie. He’s seen opening the door to trick-or-treaters, playing the part with a grin that says he’s in on the gag.
“Happy Halloween, kids ... remember, say thank you!” Vance quipped in the clip, a nod to the meme’s snarky captions. It’s a clever jab—turning a dig into a reminder of basic manners, something many conservatives feel is lacking in today’s hyper-progressive culture.
The video exploded online, racking up over 250,000 likes and trending across platforms like Instagram, X, and Facebook, with thousands of comments pouring in.
Vance doubled down with a close-up selfie on X, showcasing the wig and meme persona, which alone pulled in millions of views. Screenshots flooded timelines as the post became a cultural moment within hours.
Even Elon Musk chimed in with a laughing emoji, signaling the tech mogul’s amusement at Vance’s self-aware humor. It’s the kind of rapid-fire online engagement that the Trump administration’s communications team thrives on, often blending meme culture with political messaging. By the night of October 31, viewership continued to soar past 14 million, proving Vance had transformed a personal jab into a digital triumph.
Let’s not forget the context: earlier that week, the White House X account had posted mock “costume package” images of political figures, including a “JD Vance Costume” that pointedly left out the curly-haired meme version. Vance’s response? A real-life costume that outdid their snark by a mile.
Social media users couldn’t get enough, with one commenter declaring, “JD just won 2028,” reflecting the enthusiasm of supporters who see this as a masterstroke of relatability. Sure, it’s hyperbole, but it shows how much conservatives appreciate a leader who can laugh at himself while sticking it to the overly serious left.
Another user gushed, “the best VP ever,” a sentiment that captures the admiration for Vance’s ability to connect through humor. While some might call it pandering, it’s hard to deny the appeal of a politician who doesn’t take every critique as a personal affront—something rare in today’s polarized climate.
This isn’t just a Halloween stunt; it’s a cultural pushback against the progressive tendency to weaponize mockery while crying foul over any counterpunch. Vance’s post reminds us that humor can be a conservative tool, too, without crossing into cruelty or pettiness.
While the office of the Vice President didn’t respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital, the impact is clear: Vance has turned a digital roast into a win for his image. The left may scoff, but millions of viewers see a man secure enough to poke fun at himself—a refreshing change from the sanctimonious tone often dominating political discourse.
Two days before Halloween, Vance was speaking at a “This Is the Turning Point” campus tour event at the University of Mississippi, likely unaware his upcoming post would steal the spotlight. Yet, this Halloween moment might just resonate longer than any speech, showing how meme culture can shape political narratives in ways traditional media never could.
