Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) appeared to struggle as he tried to name a veterans group that hosted an event for former President Donald Trump’s campaign on Thursday.
The GOP vice presidential pick smiled as he greeted the crowd at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 92 before making a not-so-subtle move for a visual aid in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
“It’s great to be part of VF post, uhh, VFA,” said Vance before he reached into his pocket, pulled out a card and took a look at it.
“VFW Post 92, I’ve actually got the card right here in my pocket, I’m officially a member so this is not the last time you’re gonna see me.”
The VFW fumble arrives as Vance, a Marine veteran, has hurled attacks at Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz over the Minnesota governor’s military service.
Critics mocked Vance on X over the awkward moment, with at least two social media users likening it to scenes out of “The Simpsons.”