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JD Vance responds to Nick Fuentes' use of racial slur against wife Usha

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USA Today
December 23, 2025 12:44 AM
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Vice President JD Vance condemned political activist Nick Fuentes for using a racial slur against Vance's wife, Usha Vance, who is Indian American. Fuentes also labeled JD Vance a "race traitor" during a livestream.

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Vance stated unequivocally in an interview with UnHerd that anyone who attacks his wife, regardless of their name, can "eat s---," declaring it his official policy as vice president. He further expressed that antisemitism and all forms of ethnic hatred are unacceptable within the conservative movement.

Vance's strong reaction came during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference, where he also addressed the issue. The article also references a previous comment made by Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, on a podcast suggesting Usha Vance needed to be rescued from her husband.

JD and Usha Vance have been married since 2014 and have three children. Usha Vance previously worked as a lawyer and clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Who is Nick Fuentes and what is his background?
Nick Fuentes is described by the Anti-Defamation League as a white supremacist whose antisemitic commentary frequently focuses on themes of Jewish power and Holocaust denial.
What was the context of Jen Psaki's previous comments about Usha Vance?
In October, Jen Psaki suggested on the podcast "I've Had It" that Usha Vance needed to be rescued from her husband, asking if she was OK and if she needed saving.
What is Usha Vance's professional background?
Before becoming the second lady, Usha Vance was a lawyer who clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and future Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh when he sat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.