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J.D. Vance defends remarks says wife “has no plans to convert”
The Vice President’s comments on his Hindu wife’s religion spark interfaith debate and social media criticism.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 31, Oct 2025
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J.D. Vance and Usha Vance with their kids / Instagram (@VP)
U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Oct 31 defended his comments about his wife’s faith calling the criticism “disgusting” and accusing detractors of “anti-Christian bigotry.”
In a post on X, Vance responded to growing controversy over remarks he made at a Turning Point USA event, where he said he hopes his wife, Usha Vance — who was raised Hindu — might one day “see things as I do” regarding Christianity.
Also Read: Hindu groups criticize JD Vance’s remarks on wife’s religion
What a disgusting comment, and it's hardly been the only one along these lines.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) October 31, 2025
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
“What a disgusting comment, and it’s hardly been the only one along these lines,” Vance wrote, referring to social media criticism of his statements. He described his wife as “the most amazing blessing” crediting her for encouraging him to re-engage with religion years ago.
“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,” Vance wrote. “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.”
The Vice President rejected claims that his comments reflected intolerance toward Hinduism, saying his views were consistent with his religious beliefs.
“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,” he said.
Vance’s remarks earlier this week drew criticism from several Hindu American organizations, including the Hindu American Foundation and the HinduPact, which accused him of displaying a “conversion mindset” and failing to show respect for interfaith harmony.
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