October 31, 2025 10:52 PM IST
First published on: Oct 31, 2025 at 09:59 PM IST
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Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media about the impact of the government shutdown on the aviation industry, outside of the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo)
US Vice President JD Vance has defended his earlier comments about hoping his Hindu-raised wife might one day embrace Christianity, saying his remarks were taken out of context.
In a detailed post on X , Vance said he was responding to a question about his interfaith marriage during a public event and refused to dodge it.
“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,” he wrote.
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.
Vance added that his faith shapes his worldview and that his wife, Usha Vance, had encouraged him to reconnect with religion years ago.
“My Christian faith tells me the Gospel is true and is good for human beings. My wife—as I said at the TPUSA event—is the most amazing blessing I have in my life. She herself encouraged me to reengage with my faith many years ago.”
Reiterating his earlier clarification, he said: “She is not a Christian and has no plans to convert, but like many people in an interfaith marriage—or any interfaith relationship—I hope she may one day see things as I do. Regardless, I’ll continue to love and support her and talk to her about faith and life and everything else, because she’s my wife.”
Taking aim at those criticising his faith, Vance added: “Posts like this reek of anti-Christian bigotry. Yes, Christians have beliefs. And yes, those beliefs have many consequences, one of which is that we want to share them with other people. That is a completely normal thing, and anyone who’s telling you otherwise has an agenda.”
Vance and Usha met while studying at Yale Law School and got married in 2014. Usha Vance, born Usha Chilukuri, has Indian roots and has often spoken about balancing her cultural and professional identities in the US.
The controversy erupted after Vance’s remarks at a Turning Point USA event went viral, with social media users questioning whether his comments implied pressure on his wife to convert.
Vance, however, insisted his words were rooted in affection and faith, not coercion.
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Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media about the impact of the government shutdown on the aviation industry, outside of the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo) 
