Vice President JD Vance has found himself at the center of an unexpected online frenzy—not for his political stances, but for his unusually short trousers. During a major congressional address by President Trump, social media fixated on Vance’s fashion choices, with users dubbing him “Tiny Pants Vance” and joking that his trousers seemed to hover awkwardly above his ankles at every public appearance. The hashtag #TinyPantsVance quickly went viral, with people mocking his styling choices and questioning whether his height—or a failed attempt at a fashion trend—was to blame for the oddly cropped look,

The internet had a field day with memes and pop culture references, comparing Vance’s pants to a teenager’s post-growth-spurt wardrobe and even twisting famous songs and slogans to poke fun at him. Some critics suggested that he might be taken more seriously if he simply invested in properly fitting trousers, while others sarcastically asked if he was preparing for a flood. Despite the humorous nature of the controversy, the relentless ridicule shows how quickly public figures can become the target of viral fashion criticism—no matter how high their political status.