US Vice President Jay Dee Vance has sparked widespread criticism after expressing his hope that his Hindu wife, Usha Vance, would convert to Christianity. A report revealed that Vance made the remarks during an event at the University of Mississippi, stating, “Do I hope that in the end she will somehow be touched by the same things that touched me in the church? Yes, I sincerely wish that.”
The statement drew sharp backlash from members of the Indian-American community, who condemned it as disrespectful to Usha Vance’s religious identity. Suhag Shukla, executive director of the Hindu American Foundation, called the comments problematic given Vance’s prominent position.
Vance later addressed the controversy on social media, dismissing some critiques as “disgusting” and accusing critics of harboring “anti-Christian fanaticism.” He emphasized that Usha Vance remains “the most amazing blessing” in his life.
The vice president also responded to previous remarks by former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who suggested Usha Vance needed to be “saved” from her husband. Vance defended his wife, calling her a “blessing” and reaffirming their commitment to serving the country.
