Washington, D.C.: In an unfiltered defense of his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has declared a new “official policy” regarding personal attacks and racial slurs directed at his family. Speaking in an exclusive interview with UnHerd on December 22, 2025, Vance directly addressed the racist vitriol coming from far-right extremists and disparaging remarks from political opponents.
A Blunt “Official Policy”
Vance’s comments were particularly pointed toward right-wing podcaster Nick Fuentes and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. While Fuentes has repeatedly used anti-Asian racial slurs (such as “jeet”) to target Usha’s Indian heritage, Psaki recently faced backlash for suggesting Usha might need to “blink four times” to be “saved” from her marriage.
“Let me be clear. Anyone who attacks my wife, whether their name is Jen Psaki or Nick Fuentes, can eat sh*t,” Vance stated during the interview at the Naval Observatory. “That’s my official policy as the Vice-President of the United States.”
Condemning “Ethnic Hatred”
Vance emphasized that his administration views “all forms of ethnic hatred” as “disgusting” and having no place in the conservative movement. He dismissed the political influence of figures like Fuentes, calling it “vastly overstated” by critics who wish to avoid substantive policy debates.
Support from Within the Movement
The Vice President’s defense follows a strong show of solidarity from fellow Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy. At the Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix, Ramaswamy issued a stern warning to those using racist rhetoric against the Second Lady:
- The Stance: Ramaswamy asserted that anyone using racial slurs against Usha Vance has “no place in the future of the conservative movement.”
- Defining Slurs: Reports have highlighted the rise of the term “jeet”—a derivative of “pajeet”—as a common anti-Asian slur used by online extremists to target South Asians and Hindus.
The Faith Debate
The controversy has also touched on the couple’s interfaith marriage. While Vance recently reiterated that the United States is a “Christian nation,” he clarified his stance on Usha’s Hindu faith:
- No Forced Conversion: Vance stated that while he hopes she might one day be “moved” by the Christian gospel, he respects her free will.
- Firm Clarification: He responded to rumors by confirming that Usha has “no plans to convert” and called the backlash against their dual-faith household “anti-Christian bigotry.”