Usha Vance: The Woman Behind Trump's VP Nominee JD Vance
<div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>JD Vance has introduced himself to the American public through various roles: as an author of a memoir addressing the issues facing the white working class, as a newly elected Republican senator from Ohio, and most recently, as the Republican nominee for vice president. By his side through these phases has been his wife, Usha Vance.</p><p>During the Republican convention in Milwaukee, where JD Vance was nominated by voice vote as Donald Trump’s running mate, Usha stood beside him, applauding as the Ohio delegation chanted his name. Despite the upheaval and scrutiny that come with political life, Usha, a trial lawyer and former judicial clerk, expressed an openness to the journey ahead, describing their first campaign as a surprising yet adventurous experience.</p><p>Usha Vance, the daughter of Indian immigrants, has a notable academic and professional background. Raised in a San Diego suburb, she graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in History and later earned a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge. She clerked for Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and John Roberts and worked as a litigator at Munger, Tolles & Olson, handling complex civil litigation and appeals.</p><p>The couple met at Yale Law School, where JD described Usha as his "Yale spirit guide" in his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” highlighting her role in helping him navigate life at the elite university. They married in 2014 in Kentucky, incorporating both Hindu and Catholic traditions in their ceremony.</p><p>As JD Vance's political career progresses, Usha's understated yet crucial role in his journey becomes increasingly evident. In interviews, JD has often attributed much of his success to her support and influence. Usha herself has remarked on JD's consistency in character and hard work, elements she believes are fundamental to his approach to life and politics.</p><p>With JD Vance now Trump’s vice presidential nominee, Usha's role is expected to be significant in introducing him to the broader public. Her background, both culturally and professionally, adds a unique dimension to their story, reflecting a blend of American and Indian values.</p><span></div>
