WASHINGTON, D.C.—On August 25, 2025, Vice President JD Vance approached an Ohio National Guardsman in D.C., eagerly asking to touch his M4 rifle. The JD-Vance-National-Guard-rifle incident, reported with a satirical twist, unfolded on a city street corner.
“Is that real? Can I hold it for a sec?” Vance asked, admitting he was “a bit nervous” but curious about the weapon’s weight. “Wow, it’s light! Plastic or metal? That’s the trigger, right? Usha, snap a photo!” For more political satire, visit The Onion.
Analyst Tara Kline quipped, “Vance’s gun fascination is peak political comedy.” The episode took a wild turn, with reports claiming Vance was rushed to Walter Reed after a mishap. Check updates at Politico. At press time, social media buzzed with memes of the encounter.