Overview
- He told students at a Turning Point USA appearance that Usha Vance often joins him at church and that he wishes she will be “moved” to the Christian gospel.
- He said the couple chose to raise their children Christian, with the two oldest in a Christian school and their eight-year-old completing First Communion last year.
- He added that her decision remains her own, citing free will and saying the difference does not cause problems in their marriage.
- Previous interviews show Usha Vance described a Hindu upbringing, said she was not intending to convert, and said their children are given choices about baptism.
- The comments drew online criticism, particularly from Indian-American commentators, as Vance also defended the place of Christian values in public life at the event honoring Charlie Kirk.