Who is Usha Chilukuri Vance? All You Need To Know About The Indian-Origin Wife Of Donald Trump’s VP Pick JD Vance

As the 2024 US Presidential election approaches, Donald Trump, the former US President and current Republican candidate, has announced his choice for Vice President. Trump has selected JD Vance, a politician and US Senator, to be his running mate. This decision was confirmed via a post on the social media platform Truth Social, where Trump stated, “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio."

Amid this announcement, JD Vance's Indian American wife, Usha, has garnered attention for her understated but significant contributions to her husband's achievements. Here, we explore some key details about Usha Vance that you should know.

Who Is Usha Chilukuri Vance?

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the daughter of Indian immigrants, grew up in a suburb of San Diego, California. According to the New York Times, she earned her bachelor's degree in History from Yale University and then went on to obtain a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge.

Professionally, Usha has established a notable career in law, having served as a clerk for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh before Kavanaugh's appointment to the Court, as per ANI. Additionally, she played a key role in helping JD Vance organise his thoughts on the social decline in rural white America, which culminated in his writing of the best-selling book ‘Hillbilly Elegy.’ This book was later adapted into a film by Ron Howard in 2020.

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How Did Usha Vance And JD Vance Meet?

Usha and JD Vance first met at Yale Law School and tied the knot in Kentucky in 2014, with a Hindu priest officiating a separate ceremony, as reported by the New York Times. The couple has three children.

Though Mrs. Vance generally maintains a low profile, she has made occasional political appearances, such as during JD Vance's 2022 Senate campaign in Ohio. Professionally, Usha works as a litigator in both San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Her impressive legal career includes clerkships for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. of the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and Judge Amul Thapar.

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In an interview with news agency ANI, AI Mason, a US-based global real estate investment advisor and prominent entrepreneur, said, “Usha Vance is a highly accomplished attorney and daughter of Indian immigrants, and her husband adds youth and diversity to the Trump ticket."

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He further stated, "She is well-versed in Indian culture and knowledgeable about India. She could significantly assist her husband in fostering strong relations between the USA and India."

With her distinguished career, Usha has the opportunity to make history by entering the White House if her husband is elected and assumes the role of Vice President.

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