A Look at the Vice President's Early Missteps and Controversies

JD Vance's initial months as US Vice President have been marked by a series of public missteps. His tenure began with an awkward moment on Inauguration Day, where he mistakenly entered the wrong side of a vehicle alongside his political rival, Kamala Harris. This early blunder set a tone for the subsequent events that would define his first 100 days in office.

Further into his term, Vance faced criticism from European nations. He made comments that were perceived as mocking the proposed deployment of troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission. He also made a remark about Britain, which was widely interpreted as a slight against the country, though he later denied the interpretation.

In March, Vance found himself in a group chat discussing military operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Unaware that a journalist was present, he expressed reservations about the timing of the mission and appeared to question the judgment of former President Donald Trump. He voiced concerns about potential impacts on oil prices and suggested delaying the operation.

The following month, Vance experienced another embarrassing moment when he dropped the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy while hosting Ohio State. The trophy came apart as it was being passed to him, leaving him scrambling to gather the pieces.

Most recently, Vance was accused of violating Vatican protocol. He posted a photograph of himself and his son inside the Sistine Chapel, despite the strict prohibition of electronic photography within the holy space. This action drew strong criticism, with many pointing out the disrespect shown to the sanctity of the location.