Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:17pm on 31 Oct 2025,Friday International
US Vice President JD Vance defended his controversial remarks about wife Usha's Hindu faith, clarifying she "has no plans to convert" to Christianity. Responding to backlash on X, Vance called criticism "disgusting" and accused detractors of "anti-Christian bigotry." The controversy erupted after his Turning Point USA event at University of Mississippi, where he expressed hope Usha might embrace Christianity, though she attends church with him and their children. Vance emphasized their interfaith marriage faces no conflict, stating everyone has "free will." He credited Usha, whom he met at Yale Law School, for encouraging his faith reconnection years ago. Vance defended addressing the question publicly, noting curiosity about his family comes with being a national figure.
