Vice President JD Vance hosted a Christmas party at his Washington, D.C. residence on Friday, where he shared a story that took an unexpectedly personal turn. In an attempt to offer guests a glimpse into his interactions with President Donald Trump, Vance recounted an odd Oval Office encounter from earlier that day, which culminated in a not-so-subtle boast about his own anatomy.
An Oval Office Diversion
According to Vance, he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were discussing a serious matter with the president when Trump abruptly shifted the topic. Trump allegedly held up his hand and declared, "No, no, no, hold on a second. There's something much more important. Shoes." The president then produced a shoe catalog, critiqued their footwear, and announced he would gift each of them four pairs. A third, unnamed politician was also present for the exchange.
The Revealing Question of Size
The story took a bawdy turn when Trump inquired about their shoe sizes. Vance stated that Rubio wears a size 11.5, while he himself wears a size 13. The third politician reportedly admitted to a size seven. Vance claimed President Trump leaned back in his chair and quipped, "You know, you can tell a lot about a man by his shoe size." The implication of the comment was clear to those in attendance.
A Gesture to the Second Lady
Ensuring no one missed the intended meaning, Vance then gestured toward his wife, Usha Vance, who was present at the party. He added, "We won't ask the second lady for comment on that particular topic." The remark drew a mix of reactions from the holiday guests, highlighting an unusual moment of personal revelation in a political setting.
The anecdote, shared as a "behind-the-scenes" look at the Trump administration, has since circulated beyond the party, sparking discussion about the blending of personal bravado with presidential storytelling.
