JD Vance Expresses Regret for Taking Hindu Wife Usha to Church: "She Didn’t Sign Up for This"
He said, "I feel - felt - kind of bad." Vance wondered if Usha was okay with him going to church each week.
Ohio Senator JD Vance talks about the challenges of taking his wife, Usha, to church weekly. He reflects on their faith journey and family responsibilities.
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JD Vance, a senator from Ohio and Donald Trump's running mate, recently talked about taking his wife, Usha Vance, to church every week. He feels uneasy about it, saying, “She didn’t sign up for this.” Usha grew up in a Hindu family and has not changed her religion to Catholicism. Still, she goes to Mass with him regularly.
In an interview with the New York Times, Vance opened up about his feelings. He worries about how his choice to go to church affects his wife.
He said, "I feel - felt - kind of bad." Vance wondered if Usha was okay with him going to church each week. However, he shared that Usha supports him. She encouraged him to learn more about Catholicism, even though she doesn’t practice it herself.
Usha thinks that going to church is good for JD. She believes it helps him grow as a person. Vance said, "I don’t think I would have ever done it without her support."
He understands how faith can be important in life and how it can help a person be better. He said, "When I started to think about the big things, like, what do I really care about in my life? I really want to be a good husband. I really want to be a good father."
Vance also talked about his role in the family. Even though he goes to church almost every Sunday, he feels sorry for Usha. She often feels responsible for keeping their three children quiet during the service.
He explained, "I help with the kids, but because I'm the one going to church, she feels more responsibility to keep the kids quiet."
JD and Usha Vance met at Yale Law School. They got married in 2014 in Kentucky. A Hindu priest led a special ceremony for them, blending their different backgrounds.
Usha has been a big part of JD’s political life. She has helped him understand the problems facing rural America. This inspiration led him to write his best-selling book, "Hillbilly Elegy." The book was made into a movie by Ron Howard in 2020.
In his reflection, Vance shared his wish to be a good person. He wants to be a good husband, father, and community member. His journey of faith has changed him, and he values Usha’s support. They work together to balance their family life and different beliefs.