The absence of US Second Lady Usha Vance's wedding ring during an official visit has ignited fresh speculation about the state of her marriage to Vice President JD Vance, coming just weeks after he publicly acknowledged a religious divide between them.
Official Visit Sparks Speculation
Usha Vance was photographed arriving at Albert J. Ellis Airport in Richlands, North Carolina alongside First Lady Melania Trump during their visit to Camp Lejeune. Clear images show her disembarking from the plane with her left hand fully visible - but conspicuously missing her wedding band. Observers noted that the ring remained absent throughout the entire duration of the official event.
This sighting marks the second time this month that the Second Lady has appeared without her wedding ring in public. She was previously spotted ringless during a visit to a military medical center with her husband earlier in November.
Religious Divide and Response
The speculation about the couple's marriage began circulating in October after Vice President JD Vance admitted he had begged his wife to convert from Hinduism to Catholicism. This revelation highlighted a significant religious difference within their relationship that has now become public knowledge.
In response to questions about the missing ring, a spokesperson for the couple offered a domestic explanation: "Usha is a mother of three young children who does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes."
Meanwhile, her husband, Vice President JD Vance, has continued to wear his wedding ring consistently, including during a speaking engagement in Washington on Thursday, creating a visible contrast that has not gone unnoticed by observers.
Public Reaction and Analysis
Social media users have questioned the official explanation, suggesting that as Second Lady, Usha Vance must understand the implications of appearing without her wedding band during high-profile public events.
One social media comment captured the prevailing skepticism: "Yes, many people (not just women) don't wear their wedding rings all the time. But she has to know she'll be photographed and it will be commented/speculated on...so I definitely think it's purposeful to make some sort of 'statement'."
The couple, who share three children together, now find their personal life under intense scrutiny as the public analyzes every gesture and appearance for clues about their relationship status following the revelation of their religious differences.
