Overview
- Vice President JD Vance told NBC News that his relationship with Usha Vance is "as strong as it's ever been" and said the couple gets "a kick" out of viral rumors.
- Vance recounted that his wife realized she left her rings at home before an event and they chose not to turn back, saying they found the ensuing social media fuss "kind of funny."
- A spokesperson for the second lady previously told People and the Daily Mail that she sometimes forgets her ring because she is a mother of three who does household tasks.
- Tabloid attention to Usha Vance’s ringless photos followed a November appearance with First Lady Melania Trump, with coverage spreading from social media to outlets including People, the Daily Mail, and the Daily Beast.
- The broader scrutiny has also referenced a Turning Point USA hug and Vance’s past comment about hoping his Hindu-raised wife would embrace Christianity, as described by Raw Story.