JD Vance Responds Fiercely to Criticism of His Wife, Condemns Racism

In response to recent insults on his wife, Usha Vance, Vice President JD Vance said he will not tolerate disrespect. Vance stated in an interview that he disapproves of anyone who targets his wife, regardless of public stature.

Vance’s remarks mirror white nationalist Nick Fuentes’ abuse of Indian American Usha. Fuentes considered Vance a “race traitor” and attacked his marriage. Vance said Fuentes’ influence is exaggerated by those seeking to derail real foreign policy conversations, particularly on Israel.

Vance blasted former White House press secretary Jen Psaki for worrying about Usha’s marriage. Vance deemed these remarks offensive but stated his wife can speak for herself. His relationship with Usha was valued, and he hopes she feels also.

In the interview, Vance said antisemitism and bigotry had no place in American politics or the conservative movement. He condemned ethnicity-based judgments and criticized their promoters.

Vance called Fuentes a podcaster with a small audience and said stronger people contribute to systematic prejudice and have political power. He said authentic influencers should trump pundits.

Ben Shapiro and other conservatives have condemned Fuentes’ TV appearances. Conservative leaders worry about normalizing radical voices, as Shapiro called such interviews “an act of moral imbecility.”

Vance’s forceful stance illustrates the political fight against personal insults and bigotry. Protecting his wife and condemning nasty words encourages calm discourse above personal attacks.

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Official US Vice President statements

Interviews with UnHerd

Conservative speakers at AmericaFest and other political events