JD Vance Turns His Own Viral Meme Into Halloween Costume — Internet Can’t Stop Talking About It

<p data-pm-slice=”0 0 []”>US Vice President JD Vance took a witty approach this Halloween, turning internet humour into a moment of self-parody. The Ohio Republican, known for his direct political style, went viral after posting a TikTok video of himself dressed as his own meme. Wearing a curly brown wig, red tie, and blue blazer, he perfectly recreated the exaggerated &ldquo;Fat JD&rdquo; meme that has followed him for months.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Happy Halloween, everyone. Remember to say thank you while you trick or treat!&rdquo; Vance said in the light-hearted clip. Within hours, the post gained over 14 million views, sparking a frenzy of laughter, remixes, and reactions across social media.</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Vice President Vance on TikTok:<br /><br />&ldquo;Happy Halloween everyone, remember to say thank you while you trick or treat!&rdquo; <a href=”https://t.co/YoKhKmeP6w”>pic.twitter.com/YoKhKmeP6w</a></p>
&mdash; Vice President JD Vance (@VP) <a href=”https://twitter.com/VP/status/1984390393925156903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>October 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 data-pm-slice=”0 0 []”>From Viral Meme To Political Self-Awareness</h2>
<p>The viral meme originated earlier this year after a tense White House meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the exchange, Vance&rsquo;s sharp question, &ldquo;Have you ever said thank you once?,” &nbsp;became an internet sensation, inspiring countless edited images with captions like &ldquo;you didn&rsquo;t say please&rdquo; or &ldquo;you didn&rsquo;t say thank you.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Instead of ignoring the joke, the 41-year-old Vice President leaned into it, proving he can take a meme-worthy moment in stride. His Halloween post not only reflected a sense of humour but also subtly humanised his public image amid ongoing political debates.</p>
<h2 data-pm-slice=”0 0 []”>Defends Remarks On Wife&rsquo;s Hindu Faith Amid Social Media Frenzy</h2>
<p>While his Halloween post drew laughter, Vance was also in headlines for another reason,&nbsp;his recent comments about his wife, Usha Vance. During an event at the University of Mississippi hosted by Turning Point USA, Vance said, &ldquo;She is not a Christian and has no plans to convert,&rdquo; adding that he still hopes she &ldquo;may one day see things as I do.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The remarks sparked a wave of criticism online, with many accusing him of disrespecting his wife&rsquo;s Hindu faith. Responding to the backlash on X, the Vice President called the outrage &ldquo;disgusting&rdquo; and labelled it as &ldquo;anti-Christian bigotry.&rdquo;</p>
<p>During the same event, Vance clarified that while his wife joins him and their children at church, their interfaith marriage is built on respect and understanding. &ldquo;If she doesn&rsquo;t (convert), then God says everybody has free will,&rdquo; he said, emphasising that faith is a deeply personal matter.</p>
<p>Despite the controversy, his Halloween video managed to shift the public tone if only temporarily turning a viral meme into a political moment of levity. As one social media user quipped, &ldquo;He did the meme. Respect.&rdquo;</p>