Overview

• White House officials said Tuesday evening that Vance will travel with his wife, Usha Vance, for the condolence visit.
• The vice president plans a series of closed-door meetings to convey condolences to families affected by the church shooting.
• No public events, participant lists, or precise timing for the meetings were provided at the time of the announcement.
• Last week, Vance posted on X that the administration was monitoring developments and urged prayers for the victims.
• On Aug. 27, President Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff nationwide and called Gov. Tim Walz to offer condolences.