Vice President JD Vance had the crowd in stitches at an Ohio Republican dinner on June 24, 2025, with a hilarious story about President Donald Trump pulling a fast one in the Oval Office. The tale, shared with a grin, turned a moment of panic into a laugh-out-loud memory, showing Trump’s playful side in a place where serious decisions are made.
During a call with a foreign leader, Trump hit mute and told Vance things weren’t going well. Then, he pressed the red button on the Resolute Desk. Vance, stunned, asked, “Mr. President, what just happened?” Trump deadpanned, “Nuclear.” Moments later, a staffer arrived with a Diet Coke, and Trump laughed, saying it was just his soda button, easing Vance’s fears and sparking chuckles.
The story, shared just after Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, had fans buzzing online. One called Trump’s humor “legendary,” while another joked, “Why have a red button if you’re not going to prank someone?” The moment showed Trump’s knack for keeping things fun, even in the high-pressure Oval Office, and it quickly went viral.
The red button, part of the Resolute Desk since Queen Victoria gifted it 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 spilled the beans.
Vance’s tale is a reminder that even in the serious world of politics, a good prank can lighten the mood. The story has fans laughing and talking about the red button’s quirky legacy. If you had a big red button on your desk, what would it call for—a cold drink, a sweet treat, or something totally unexpected?
