Overview
- J.D. Vance posted on X that his wife, Usha, is not a Christian and has no plans to convert, while saying he hopes she may someday share his faith.
- He defended his original remarks as a normal expression of Christian belief and described some online reactions as “disgusting” and “anti‑Christian bigotry.”
- The comments originated at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, where Vance said he believes in the Christian gospel and affirmed his wife’s free will.
- The Hindu American Foundation urged Vance to engage with Hinduism and to acknowledge Hinduism’s positive role and the rights of Hindus to practice their faith.
- Vance said the couple agreed to raise their three children Christian, noting the family attends Mass and the older children are enrolled in a Christian school, and he credited Usha with encouraging his return to faith.