Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, renowned for his bestselling book “Hillbilly Elegy” and seen as a rising star within the Republican Party, joined former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential ticket as his vice president on Monday.
Vance, hailing from Ohio, is expected to play a key role in connecting with the Rust Belt. At 39 years old, he brings a youthful perspective to a campaign often focused on the age of its candidates. With this high-profile role, Vance’s family is set to become more visible in the upcoming presidential campaign.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Vance for championing hardworking Americans. He emphasized Vance’s commitment to the voters he has ardently supported, particularly in states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Minnesota.
Usha Vance, formerly Usha Chilukuri, is an accomplished attorney who has excelled in the legal field. She served as a clerk for Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh before Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Born to Indian immigrant parents, Usha was raised with a strong emphasis on education and diligence in a suburb of San Diego, California. She attended Yale University and earned her law degree from Yale Law School, where she held leadership roles at the Yale Journal of Law & Technology and The Yale Law Journal.
Usha and J.D. met during their studies at Yale Law School, where she was drawn to his positive outlook. They married in 2014, and she has described him as both an exceptional father and her closest friend in campaign advertisements.
Having grown up in a Hindu household, Usha has spoken about the influence of religion in her life, advocating for J.D. to reconnect with his Christian faith. While she was a registered Democrat in 2014, Usha switched her affiliation to Republican in 2018, aligning with J.D.’s political stance.
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