Vice President JD Vance had everyone in stitches during a June 24, 2025, speech at an Ohio Republican dinner, sharing a wild story about a moment with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. What started as a tense misunderstanding turned into a hilarious prank, proving Trump’s knack for keeping things lively even in the most serious settings.
During a call with a foreign leader, Trump hit the mute button and told Vance the talk wasn’t going well. Then, he pressed the iconic red button on the Resolute Desk. Vance, wide-eyed, asked, “Mr. President, what did you do?” Trump leaned in and said, “Nuclear.” Moments later, a staffer arrived with a Diet Coke, and Trump laughed, admitting it was just his soda button, leaving Vance relieved and amused.
Fans on social media couldn’t get enough, with one calling Trump’s humor “next-level” and another joking, “If you’re not pranking with the red button, why even be president?” The story, shared just after Trump’s recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, added a playful twist to a serious week. The moment showed Trump’s ability to surprise, both on the world stage and in the Oval Office.
The red button, part of the historic Resolute Desk since Queen Victoria’s gift in 1880, has a fun history. Trump used it for Diet Cokes in his first term and brought it back in 2025. Obama reportedly ordered tea with it, while Lyndon B. Johnson had buttons for coffee and sodas. Biden removed it in 2021 but later reinstated it—some say for ice cream, though he never confirmed.
Vance’s tale is a reminder that even in the high-pressure Oval Office, a good laugh can break the tension. The viral moment has fans buzzing about Trump’s quirky side and the button’s legendary status. If you had a red button on your desk, what would it summon—coffee, snacks, or something totally unexpected?