What is that ATM-like card in the US Vice President-elect’s laptop? It’s not an Apple MacBook, but a gadget from this brand.

New Delhi: A viral photo shows JD Vance using a laptop that is not an Apple MacBook. The laptop in the photo is an HP model. An access card, resembling an ATM card, is inserted into the device.

This photo was posted on X by the Prime Minister of Qatar, Al Thani. He noted that the image was taken in the Swiss city of Lucerne, where he was working alongside JD Vance and Jared Kushner.

Returning to JD Vance’s laptop, it appears to be equipped with unique and secure features. Zooming in on the photo reveals an access card inserted into the device, featuring a woman’s photograph. The card is similar in size to an ATM card.

Access card visible in the laptop
An ATM-like card can be seen inserted into the laptop near JD Vance’s left hand. This suggests it is a restricted-access laptop that cannot be used by just anyone; it was likely designed for specific, specialized tasks.

HP Inc.’s new logo
The laptop bears a distinctive logo belonging to HP Inc.—specifically, the company’s newer logo design. HP currently uses two types of logos: the standard “hp” text logo (in use since 2012) and this newer version featuring four vertical lines (in use since 2016).

Iran walks out
The first round of talks between Iran and the US in Switzerland proved difficult. Following threats from the US President, Iran walked out of the negotiations. Additionally, the Iranian delegation refused to be photographed with US officials.