JD Vance, a U.S. Senator who was selected by former American president Donald Trump on July 15, 2024, as the Republican party’s vice presidential running mate for the 2024 election, appreciates his wife’s support throughout his political journey.
Usha Chilukuri was born to an Asian Indian immigrant, and JD Vance’s wife grew up in San Diego, California.
The couple met during their time at Yale Law School while pursuing a law degree and immediately began to date each other.
Furthermore, following different cultures and traditions, JD and Usha tied their knots in an inter-religious ceremony in June 2014 in Kentucky.
The couple has three childrens: two sons, Ewan and Vivek, and a daughter, Mirabel.
Despite coming from a different religious background, Usha Chilukuri and JD Vance support each other
Though the couple has different backgrounds, with JD Vance being a Roman Catholic and Usha being a Hindu of Indian-American nationality, their relationship can be a perfect example of inter-religious marriage.
In an interview with Fox News, Vance stated though Usha is not Christian, she encouraged him to get baptized in 2018.
Likewise, when asked about her support, Usha said that growing up in a very religious household taught her that religion was one of the reasons her family was good.
Vance also said that Usha has always been there for him through all his challenges and struggles.
Usha added that Vance is very creative and everything he says and does is built on a foundation of so many thoughts.
Moreover, Usha has left her law firm to support her husband, JD Vance, for further political matters.
Usha Chilukuri Vance had a remarkable career as an attorney
Before deciding to leave her job, Usha Vance worked as a litigator in Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, San Francisco, since Jan 2019.
Prior to that, Usha worked as a Law Clerk in the Supreme Court of the U.S. from the year 2017 to 2018.
Moreover, Usha also worked as an Analyst at Kobre & Kim LLP from 2008-2009 and law clerk in the Eastern District Court of Kentucky from 2013-2014.
Additionally, Usha has an MPhil in Early Modern History degree from the University of Cambridge.
Additional Information
- Born James Donald Bowman, JD Vance is also a venture capitalist and American author well known for his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy which displays his challenging upbringing in a chaotic family.
- JD Vance, who initially joined the Never Trump Movement group in the 2016 election, is now a strong supporter of Donald Trump.
- He is the first person who served in the Marine Corps to be nominated for the position of Vice President candidacy.
- JD Vance’s wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, supported the democratic party until 2014.
