Usha Vance, the Second Lady, has become the subject of heavy online discussion after appearing in public seemingly without her wedding ring. The sighting, which happened during her military base tour with First Lady Melania Trump, has fueled rumors about her relationship with Vice President JD Vance.
What Sparked the Speculation?
During a visit to Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, several photographs of Usha Vance were widely shared on social media. In the photos, her left hand looked bare, with no wedding ring visible. The images showed her left hand without a wedding ring. In today’s charged political environment, that minor detail spread fast online and drew responses from politicians and regular people alike.
Is JD sleeping on the couch? https://t.co/w26I6osJ0r
— Democrats (@TheDemocrats) November 21, 2025
How Are People Reacting?
The absence of the ring prompted immediate and pointed comments from various quarters. A Democratic Party post on the social media platform X directly asked, “Is JD sleeping on the couch?” Political strategist Adam Parkhomenko remarked, “Interesting. Usha Vance minus a wedding ring yesterday at Camp Lejeune,” while another user suggested, “It’s happening quicker than we thought…” The incident has turned a routine public appearance into a focal point for political gossip and analysis.
Is There a History of Recent Scrutiny?
This is not the first time the Vance’s relationship has been under the microscope. Just months earlier, the Vice President faced questions after making remarks that were interpreted as him wishing his Hindu wife would convert to Christianity, which he later clarified. That same week, a photo of JD Vance giving a long hug to Erika Kirk, widow of TPUSA CEO Charlie Kirk, went viral. It drew heavy criticism online and added more fuel to the public conversation about his marriage.
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What is the Official Stance?
Even with the heavy online buzz, nothing official or credible suggests the Vances’ marriage is in trouble. The rumors come only from what people observed and the timing of recent events. It highlights how public figures, especially in politics, often have their private lives overanalyzed.
