Vice President JD Vance has brushed off growing online speculation about his marriage to Usha Vance, telling NBC News that the couple finds the public chatter “more amusing than upsetting.”
The remarks come after social media users noticed photos of the second lady without her wedding ring during a recent visit to a military base with First Lady Melania Trump, sparking a wave of tabloid headlines and viral posts questioning the couple’s relationship.
“We Kind of Get a Kick Out of It”
Speaking in an interview released Friday, Vance made light of the attention surrounding their marriage.
“I think that we kind of get a kick out of it,” the vice president said. “With anything in life, you take the good with the bad.”
He emphasized that their relationship remains strong, despite the online noise. “Our marriage is as strong as it’s ever been,” Vance added. “Usha’s really taken to it, and it’s been kind of cool to see how she’s developed and evolved in this new role.”
The Viral Ring Incident
The renewed attention followed viral photos showing Usha Vance without her wedding ring while accompanying the first lady. The vice president, however, explained the situation was simply a matter of timing — and a bit of humor.
He recalled a moment before a recent White House event when his wife realized she had forgotten her rings after showering. “She thought about going back for them,” he said, “but I told her not to.”
When the images circulated online, the couple reportedly found the speculation amusing. “We thought that whole viral social media cycle was kind of funny,” Vance said.
Balancing Public Life and Privacy
Since taking office, the Vances have largely kept their family life private, though public curiosity has followed both their political rise and personal story. The couple, who met at Yale Law School, have three children and have often spoken about the challenges and rewards of family life in the political spotlight.
While the vice president acknowledged the scrutiny that comes with the role, he dismissed suggestions that online commentary has been difficult for them to handle. “It’s funny,” he said. “I actually don’t think that it’s tough.”
As for the rumors themselves, it seems the vice president and second lady are choosing laughter over frustration — a lighthearted response amid the often-intense glare of Washington politics.
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