Vice President Mike Pence visited Hampton Roads, Virginia on Tuesday to speak and visit with the sailors of the USS Harry S. Truman.

According to officials with Naval Station Norfolk, Pence took a tour and delivered remarks to ship’s officers and crew members, plus participating in a roundtable discussion with local business leaders to discuss the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

But one reporter noted the odd instructions sailors were given prior to the VP’s arrival.

“Clap like you’re at a strip club!”

Sailors being instructed to “clap like we’re at a strip club” when VP arrives (not kidding) https://t.co/7NquC4wNxw pic.twitter.com/gUqYtOGiuc

— Brendan Ponton (@brendanponton) April 30, 2019

Pence announced that the Trump administration has scrapped plans to retire the USS Harry S. Truman early.

“As I stand before you today, I know that the future of this aircraft carrier is the subject of some budget discussions in Washington, D.C.,” Pence said in Virginia.

“As we continue to fight Congress to make sure that our military has the resources you need to accomplish your mission, President Donald Trump asked me to deliver a message to each and every one of you on the deck of the USS Truman,” he continued.

“We are keeping the best carrier in the world in the fight. We are not retiring the Truman,” he said to applause. “The USS Harry S. Truman is going to be giving them Hell for many more years to come.”

It’s an honor to be aboard the USS Truman! The @USNavy is the greatest force for good the seven seas have ever known. @POTUS & I pay a debt of honor, respect, & gratitude to each of you who answered the call to serve &
stand in defense of this nation! pic.twitter.com/E642Bw3pqp

— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 30, 2019

Twitter had some thoughts:

And if they don't, what punishment would they get? That's just wrong to be forced to cheer for someone you don't like or agree with.

— Dianne D (@RileysDi) April 30, 2019

Ordered to clap for fascists because it's important for them.https://t.co/CVgfRw1mL5

— blue 🌊 rant 🧢 2019 (@web_rant) April 30, 2019

Another reminder that despite all their talk, the GOP sees our troops as pawns and props.

— Ian (@alkalinian) April 30, 2019

I'd be reprimanded for not obeying orders.

— Lisa (@Caprigirl60) April 30, 2019

Yeah, this is normal. 🙄It would be great if everyone booed instead.

— Devin "Not Related to Devin Nunes" Comiskey (@devincomiskey) April 30, 2019

I’m sure the VP would approve of that strip club comment lmao but it’s perfectly appropriate for this dumpster fire Admin ….

— Devin Nunes’ Devin Nunes (@mytoocentz) April 30, 2019

Mother is not amused!

— Elroy Hammons (@elueroy) April 30, 2019