JD Vance-Usha: Meet US Vice President-Elect's Multicultural Family

A staunch Christian and a devout Hindu -- JD Vance and his Usha Chilukuri-Vance form an unusual yet powerful couple. The parents of three make up the perfect image of a family living the 'American Dream', especially since he was recently elected as the Vice President of the United States. The Republican politician and his wife, an Indian-native litigator, have been married since 2014. Usha, who reportedly paused her law practice ahead of the election, has actively supported her husband's campaign and vision for America.

More About The Vances

JD Vance and Usha are a dynamic pair who embody a blend of modern and traditional values. They bring together their distinct cultural backgrounds to form a cohesive and resilient relationship. Usha has spoken about their relationship and common beliefs at various rallies throughout Vance's VP campaign.

Not only did Usha and Vance verbally express their commitment to traditional family bonds, but their body language said it too. In many press photos, Usha can be seen supportively watching her husband as he engages with the crowd, almost as though the chaos around her comes to a halt when he stands by her.

'Small-town' man Vance expressed in his campaign that he wanted to give his children the life that he always wished for as a child. “My most important American dream was becoming a good husband and a good dad,” he said in his RNC speech. “I wanted to give my kids the things I didn’t have when I was growing up.”

The Vances have two sons, Ewan (7) and Vivek (4), and a daughter, Mirabel (2). Speaking about parenting, Usha Vance once said, "There are a lot of things that we just agree on, especially when it comes to family life (and) how to raise our kids. And so I think the answer really is we just talk a lot."

Despite their busy schedules as a politician and a lawyer, Vance and Usha have made a conscious effort to prioritise quality time with their children and get involved in their hobbies. Vance once even wished Vivek happy birthday on the Senate floor and read a passage from the Dr. Seuss book "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!"

"I'm sorry, Vivek, that I can't be with you for your birthday dinner, but I want you to know that Daddy loves you very much and I'm going to read this into the record because maybe you can watch it at home," he said. In October 2024, he posted a photos from a fishing trip with Vivek on his official Instagram account.

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Who Is Usha Chilukuri-Vance?

Usha Chilukuri-Vance is a first-generation immigrant daughter of Indians and grew up in a suburb of San Diego, California. She holds a bachelor's degree in history from Yale University and a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge, according to the US publication New York Times (NYT).

Usha has a distinguished career portfolio, having worked in the Supreme Court as a clerk to Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh before the latter's nomination to the Court. She also served as Managing Editor of the Yale Journal of Law & Technology and Executive Development Editor of The Yale Law Journal.

During her time at Yale, Usha also went to China to teach American history as a Yale-China Teaching Fellow at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou. After Yale, she continued her studies as a Gates fellow at Cambridge, where she reportedly engaged with left-wing and liberal groups. She was a registered Democrat in 2014.

J.D. Vance and Usha met at Yale Law School and got married in Kentucky in 2014, reportedly in a traditional Hindu ceremony. Munger, Tolles & Olson told ABC News after her resignation, "Usha has been an excellent lawyer and colleague, and we thank her for her years of work and wish her the best in her future career."

Speaking to the media agency Asian News International, a US-based global real estate investment advisor and a well-known entrepreneur, AI Mason said, "Usha Vance knows the Indian culture and all about India. She can be a big help to her husband in navigating great ties between USA and India."

In July 2024, when Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his running mate, Usha reportedly left her law firm, Munger, Tolles & Olson, to fully focus on his campaign. She has an impressive career, focusing on civil litigation and appeals in various sectors like higher education, local government, entertainment, and technology.