With Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. elections, the spotlight is now on Usha Vance, who is set to make history as the first Indian-origin Second Lady of the United States.
Usha Vance’s Journey to the White House
Born in 1986 in San Diego to Indian immigrant parents, Usha Vance grew up in an upper-middle-class neighbourhood. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Yale University and a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge. Her impressive academic background laid the foundation for a distinguished career in law.
Usha graduated from Yale Law School, where she clerked for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh. She also served as an editor for the Yale Law Journal and Yale Journal of Law & Technology, and was actively involved in providing legal advice on critical issues like Supreme Court cases and media freedom.
Usha and JD Vance’s Path to Power
Usha met JD Vance at Yale Law School, and they married in Kentucky in 2014. Their wedding was followed by a second ceremony blessed by a Hindu pundit. The couple has three children, and Usha has been a steady and influential partner in JD’s rise to national prominence.
A Pillar of Support for JD Vance
Usha played a pivotal role in shaping JD’s analysis of social issues, particularly the decline of rural White America, which formed the backbone of his 2016 bestselling book, Hillbilly Elegy. Her contributions helped elevate JD’s profile and laid the groundwork for his political career.
As the newly elected Second Lady, Usha Vance’s journey reflects the growing influence of Indian-American women in U.S. politics, and her role is sure to have a lasting impact on both her family and the country.
