On March 4, during a nearly 100-minute speech to Congress, President Donald Trump delivered an address that was packed with both policy proposals and pointed commentary on international affairs. In the midst of this high-stakes speech—where Trump touched on topics ranging from the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin to a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy—the political stage was set for moments of spontaneous exchange and candid remarks among the attendees.
Among those present was Vice President JD Vance, whose presence had already drawn attention following a hot mic incident. Before the speech began, a clip emerged showing Vance greeting House Speaker Mike Johnson in the corridors of Capitol Hill. In this informal exchange, Johnson was even heard joking about the two not “wearing the same tie,” setting a light, if slightly irreverent, tone for what would soon escalate into a more serious matter.
