Washington, DC: Usha Vance has made history as the first Indian-American and Hindu to assume the role of Second Lady of the United States, following her husband J.D. Vance’s inauguration as the 50th Vice President.
The inauguration ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., where Vice President Vance took the oath of office with his hand on a Bible held by Usha, who also held their daughter, Mirabel Rose.
The couple’s two sons, Ewan Blaine and James Donald, were also present, marking a significant moment for the Vance family.
Usha Vance, née Chilukuri, is the daughter of Indian immigrants and a practicing Hindu.
Raised in San Diego, California, she pursued higher education at Yale University, where she earned her law degree and met J.D. Vance. Prior to her role as Second Lady, Usha had a distinguished career as a litigation associate at a reputable law firm.
‘She is smarter’ says TrumpAfter taking the oath of office and delivering his inaugural address, Donald Trump exited the Capitol Rotunda, the main venue for the ceremony, to greet the invited guests inside. Among the crowd were many young supporters, whom Trump praised for their enthusiasm, noting their energy surpassed that of those he had spoken to in the Rotunda. While addressing the gathering, Trump took the opportunity to commend his team, particularly JD Vance, for his successful re-election to the Senate. Reflecting on his endorsement of Vance’s Senate campaign in Ohio, Trump remarked, “I watched JD over a period of time. I endorsed him in Ohio. He was a great senator and a very, very smart one.” However, he quickly added with a smile, “the only one smarter is his wife.” Trump’s mention of JD Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, of Indian origin, sparked laughter from the crowd. He then turned to Vance and jokingly said, “I would have chosen her, but somehow the line of succession didn’t work that way, right?” JD Vance smiled and nodded in agreement. “She is great and he is great. This is a great, beautiful couple with an unbelievable career,” Trump continued. |
