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US Vice President JD Vance on Friday defended his comments about his wife Usha Vance’s Hindu faith, saying she is not a Christian and has no plans to convert. He also denied claims that he had disrespected her religion in public. In a strong post on X, Vance said the criticism against him was “disgusting” and accused his opponents of showing “anti-Christian bigotry.”
“What a disgusting comment, and it’s not the only one I’ve seen like this,” he wrote, replying to people who said he insulted his wife’s faith. “Someone asked me about my interfaith marriage. I’m a public figure, so I answered honestly instead of avoiding the question.”
Vance clarified his comments on social media. “She isn’t a Christian and has no plans to convert. But like many people in interfaith marriages, I do hope she might one day see things the way I do,” he wrote.
He added, “No matter what, I’ll always love and support her. We talk about faith, life, and everything else – she’s my wife.”
Vance also said he chose to answer the question honestly because, as a public figure, he couldn’t just ignore it. His comments had sparked strong criticism online, with many calling them insensitive to his wife’s Hindu faith.
What a disgusting comment, and it’s hardly been the only one along these lines.
First off, the question was from a person seemingly to my left, about my interfaith marriage. I’m a public figure, and people are curious, and I wasn’t going to avoid the question.
Second, my… https://t.co/JOzN7WAg3A
— JD Vance (@JDVance) October 31, 2025
His statement came after a wave of criticism over remarks he made at a university event, where he said he hoped his wife might one day share his Christian beliefs. Vance had also mentioned that Usha often goes to church with him and their children, who are being raised as Christians. Many people online said his words downplayed her Hindu faith.
At a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, US Vice President JD Vance said he hoped his wife, Usha, who was raised Hindu, might one day choose to follow Christianity. “Most Sundays she comes with me to church. Do I hope she’ll one day feel the same faith I do? Yes, I honestly do,” Vance said during the event.
When asked if he wanted his wife to “come to Christ,” Vance explained that faith is a personal choice and that their different beliefs have never caused problems in their marriage. “If she doesn’t, that’s fine. God gives everyone free will, and it’s something you work through with the people you love,” he said.
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