VP's Tarmac Oops: JD Vance Stuns Reporters by Forgetting Cardinal's Name in Hungary

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News (1 / 1) 09.04.2026 22:04 / Angela

In a bizarre airport moment in Budapest, Vice President JD Vance was caught struggling to name a senior Vatican diplomat after meetings with Hungary's leader — and the exchange ignited an online firestorm. Read on to discover the full story!

The Gaffe on the Tarmac

After talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a reporter asked Vance about a story saying Pentagon officials had recently brought Cardinal Christophe Pierre to the Defense Department. Vance appeared not to recognize the name, asking, "Cardinal who?" When reminded, he said he had met Pierre before but "just didn't remember the name" and that he "hadn't seen the reporting." He added he would "like to talk to him."