US Vice President JD Vance has publicly addressed the whirlwind of online speculation that erupted after his wife, Usha Vance, was photographed without her wedding ring. In an interview, he dismissed the rumours with humour, stating that their marital bond remains unshaken.
Vance Couple Finds Humour in Viral Chatter
Speaking to NBC News on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Vance revealed that he and the Second Lady are more amused than distressed by the gossip. The frenzy began last month when images from a visit to a military base with First Lady Melania Trump showed Usha Vance's hand without her ring.
"I think that we kind of get a kick out of it," Vance said. He emphasised that in public life, one must accept the negative with the positive, firmly adding, "Our marriage is as strong as it's ever been." He also praised Usha's adaptation to her role, noting it's "kind of cool to see how she's developed and evolved."
'Let Them Talk,' Says Vance on Forgotten Rings
The Vice President shared a recent anecdote that highlights their casual attitude towards the scrutiny. He recalled a moment when Usha, rushing to a White House event, realised she had forgotten her rings again.
"She was like, 'Oh, if I don't go back and get them, there's going to be some ridiculous psycho who talks about it on social media,'" Vance recounted. His response was unequivocal: "And I was like, let them. It's not even worth the trip to run back upstairs."
He clarified that the couple does not find the situation stressful. "It's funny. I actually don't think that it's tough," he stated, laughing. They have chosen to "have a little bit of fun with it," finding the entire social media cycle rather humorous.
Acknowledging the Sacrifices of Public Life
While brushing off the specific rumours about the ring, Vance did not shy away from acknowledging the broader challenges that come with a life in the spotlight. He admitted that such a high-profile existence can be demanding on a family.
"There are certainly ways in which it's difficult on the family. I'm not going to pretend that it isn't," he conceded. However, he framed these difficulties as a conscious choice, describing them as "the sacrifice that we signed up for."
The Vice President's comments serve to quell the baseless speculation while offering a glimpse into the personal compromises that define life at the highest levels of American politics.
