JD Vance Shares Humorous White House Anecdote at Marine Ball

Marine Corps Pride and Service

• 🇺🇸 Vance expresses pride in the Marine Corps, highlighting the continued spirit of service from active members to those transitioning to civilian leadership.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He acknowledges the presence of White House Counsel Dave Warrington and his son, a Captain in the Marines, celebrating their family's dedication to service.

A Lighthearted Military Banter

• 🤣 Vance recounts a humorous exchange with an Army Colonel in the White House, a common practice of friendly teasing among different military branches.
• 💡 The colonel initiated the joke by calling a soldier with an IQ of 80 a "colonel," implying a lower intelligence.

The Vice President's Comeback

• 🇺🇸 In response, Vance humorously retorted by calling a Marine with an IQ of 60 the "Vice President of the United States."
• ✈️ Vance delivered the final punchline, informing the colonel that his diplomatic duty assignment to Siberia meant Vance ultimately had the last laugh, leveraging his position.