Second Lady Usha Vance has opened up about the prospect of husband Vice President JD Vance ascending to the presidency in 2028, and the chances of becoming the next First Lady.
In a candid interview with Meghan McCain, recorded at the Vice-Presidential residence at One Observatory Circle in Washington, D.C, she said: “I’m not plotting out next steps,” adding that she would be happy to be “along for the ride” if her husband became president.
Newsweek contacted the White House via online form on Friday for comment.
Why It Matters
Usha Vance has passed the historic milestone of being the first South Asian and Hindu Second Lady, but she is steering clear of stating any political ambition, whether in the short term or as potential First Lady.
As Vice President, husband JD is widely regarded as the leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, though he has yet to formally declare his candidacy.
What To Know
Usha Vance addressed the subject on Wednesday’s episode of the podcast Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain, with her host describing it as a “very exciting possibility.”
“There is not a small chance you could be our first lady in a few years,” said former View co-host McCain. “I wanted to know is that stressful for you, is it exciting, is that something you think about, is this something everyone is asking you everywhere you go?”
Usha offered a measured response, emphasizing that her current priority lies squarely in the present moment: “Well, people do ask about it,” the attorney said, adding, “three years ago, or maybe it was four years ago at this point, I had absolutely no intention of leading any sort of life in politics, it really is that rapid.
“And then when we moved our kids to school in this area it was with no intention whatsoever of JD running for a new office and so my attitude is that this is a four-year period where I have a set of responsibilities to my family, to myself, to obviously the country, and that’s really what I’m focused on.”
“I’m not plotting out next steps or really trying for anything after this,” she noted. “And in a dream world, eventually I’ll be able to live in my home and kind of continue my career and all those sorts of things.
“And if that happens in four years, I understand, if that happens at some other point in the future, I understand, I’m just sort of along for the ride and enjoying it while I can.”
Usha also announced during the interview that the couple are expecting their third child. She also revealed that it’s been “really hard” for JD to quit driving since assuming office.
The Second Lady discussed living at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C, and how much she appreciates the staff there. However, the couple maintains close ties to Ohio and considers it their true home.
What People Are Saying
Meghan McCain on her podcast to Vance: “I really just am such a fan of yours, I think you’re so cool, I really hope you are a first lady someday, and I don’t mind saying that, you don’t have to say, it I will.”
McCain also praised Usha’s humility and perspective on motherhood and public life.
What Happens Next
Usha talked about looking forward to bringing projects to light that she is interested in and working on things she is excited about.
She recently launched a children’s reading initiative, her first public-facing project since her husband became Vice President.
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