Vance Recounts Oval Office Exchange After Trump Joked About Shoe Sizes
January 16, 2026 – by cheaunratana

Vice President JD Vance offered a lighthearted look inside the Oval Office this week while honoring actor Sylvester Stallone, sharing a humorous moment involving President Donald Trump and a pair of unexpected shoe critiques. Vance told the audience he often gets asked what it is like to serve as vice president.

He said much of the job is what people would expect, but there are also behind-the-scenes moments he will never forget. “So, for example, today, I’m in the Oval Office with the President of the United States and our great Secretary of State, Marco Rubio,” Vance said.

“And we’re talking about something really, really important,” he added. The VP then said Trump paused the discussion and shifted the room’s attention. “And the President kind of holds up his hand and says, No, no, hold on a second. There’s something much more important. ‘Shoes.’”

Vance said Trump leaned over the Resolute Desk, looked at Rubio and Vance, and said, “Marco, JD, you guys have s****y shoes.” The remark drew laughter from the crowd.