Vice President JD Vance is making headlines, but not for his politics this time. The 40-year-old has found himself at the center of an online storm after his choice of attire at a recent event went viral. Social media users are mocking his “tiny pants,” a sartorial mishap that’s sparked endless memes and jokes, along with the creation of a new campaign slogan: “Make Pants Great Again!”
On March 4, President Donald Trump delivered his first congressional address of his second term, but much of the online chatter was not about his bold policy promises—it was about Vance’s wardrobe. Seated behind Trump, Vance’s pants, which appeared to be unusually short, quickly became the focal point for viewers. Many took to social media, poking fun at the Vice President’s trousers, which some speculated might be an attempt at a trendy look gone wrong.
The social media reactions were swift and relentless. One user on X (formerly Twitter) joked, “What is with JD Vance’s short tight pants as he talks about real men and masculinity?” while another shared a photo of Vance at CPAC, where his pants were noticeably short, and labeled him “Tiny Pants Vance.” The memes flowed nonstop, with one user referencing Elton John’s famous song: “Hold me closer, tiny pantser,” and another making a twist on Trump’s iconic slogan: “Make pants great again for VANCE!”
The hashtag #TinyPantsVance quickly gained traction, and the internet was abuzz with witty remarks about his fashion choice. “People might (might) listen if you got a pair of big-boy-Vance pants,” one tweet quipped, criticizing the trousers that barely hit his ankles. Others joked, “Tie too long, pants too high—bro is waiting for a flood?”
As the memes kept pouring in, a strange side note emerged: sources clarified that Vance is actually 6-foot-2, despite Google listing him as 5-foot-7 as recently as late 2024. Some speculated that his height might explain the ill-fitting pants, but many were still unimpressed. “Even if he’s tall, there’s no excuse for pants that look like they shrank in the wash,” a user noted.
Despite the viral nature of the ridicule, Vance has not yet commented on the controversy. While some public figures would likely brush off the online mockery, others embrace the humor and use it to their advantage. Whether Vance will address the “tiny pants” debacle is still unclear, but for now, the internet continues to have fun with the unexpected fashion mishap.
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