Usha Chilukuri Vance, JD Vance’s wife, is a highly accomplished lawyer with a strong academic background. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge.
Born to Indian immigrants, Usha Vance has a deep connection to Indian culture and values. She has worked as a litigator at a national firm and clerked for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh.
Usha Vance met her husband at Yale Law School and they were married in 2014. The couple has three children and both have played significant roles in each other’s success. Usha Vance has been instrumental in shaping her husband’s views on social decline in rural America, which led to his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.”
With Donald Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate in the upcoming US presidential elections, Usha Vance is expected to play a prominent role in the campaign.
AI Mason, a US-based real estate investment advisor and friend of the Trump family, believes Usha Vance’s understanding of Indian culture can be beneficial in strengthening ties between the US and India.
In an interview with Fox & Friends, Usha Vance expressed her support for her husband, highlighting his hard work, dedication, and values. She shared how her upbringing in a religious household influenced her beliefs and how she saw JD Vance searching for similar values.
The Trump campaign has indicated that the former president will focus on unity and healing in his 2024 election bid against President Biden.