Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, a Dhesi representative will be in the White House. The Democrats are still expected to run with the Biden-Harris pair, while the Republicans have chosen the Trump-Vance pair. With Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate, his wife Usha Chirukuri Vance has come to the forefront.
As some social media users cheekily pointed out, this means there will be a Telugu vs Tamil sideshow in the upcoming US presidential election, a reference to Kamala Harris’ roots. Usha Vanth’s parents are originally from Andhra Pradesh, India. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Usha is fluent in Telugu. Incidentally, the popular 2023 American film “RRR”, a Telugu film produced by SS Rajamouli, won an Academy Award for Best Original Score (Naatu Naatu).
How Usha’s Hindu faith helped J.D. Vance
Usha Chirukuri Vance’s Hindu faith has been a major influence on JD Vance’s spiritual journey and personal growth. Their story begins at Yale University, where JD, who had distanced himself from religious faith, met Usha. At this point, JD had moved away from his Christian upbringing and considered himself an atheist. However, meeting Usha marked the beginning of a major change in his life. Growing up in a devout Hindu household, Usha brought with her deeply rooted spirituality and religious values. Her background instilled in her a strong belief in the power of faith, and she saw it as a guiding principle in her life. This perspective played a key role in how she supported JD during his spiritual rediscovery.
As JD and Usha’s relationship grew, so did JD’s curiosity and openness towards faith. Initially an atheist, JD began to feel the need for a spiritual connection, inspired by Usha’s unwavering support and her own spiritual beliefs. He began attending church more frequently and gradually reintegrated into the Christian faith he had abandoned. Usha’s understanding and encouragement were crucial during this time, giving him a safe space to explore his faith without being judged.
Incidentally, their relationship was encouraged by professor Amy Chua, famously known as Tiger Mama.
In 2014, JD and Usha were married. Their wedding was performed by a Hindu priest, symbolizing the blending of their cultural and spiritual backgrounds. The event marked an important milestone in JD’s journey back to faith. By 2016, JD was contemplating a deeper commitment to religion and began considering converting to Catholicism. He expressed a serious interest in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, a journey that culminated in his baptism in 2018.
Throughout this journey, Usha’s support was unwavering. She understood the importance of faith in JD’s life and guided and supported him, even though she was not a Christian herself. Raised Hindu, Usha’s belief in the power of faith gave JD the encouragement he needed to walk his spiritual path. Her influence was a testament to the strength of their relationship and the mutual respect for each other’s faith.
Trump and ISKCON
Incidentally, after Donald Trump survived the assassination attempt, Radharamun Das, ISKCON’s Kolkata vice president, called Trump’s narrow escape a divine intervention: “In July 1976, Donald Trump offered his train yard free of charge to help ISKCON devotees who were looking for a large space to build a rath. Today, during the Rathyatra festival, it was Jagannath’s turn to return the favor.” Trump has proven popular with Hindu American voters over the years, who have traditionally voted Democratic.
As some social media users cheekily pointed out, this means there will be a Telugu vs Tamil sideshow in the upcoming US presidential election, a reference to Kamala Harris’ roots. Usha Vanth’s parents are originally from Andhra Pradesh, India. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Usha is fluent in Telugu. Incidentally, the popular 2023 American film “RRR”, a Telugu film produced by SS Rajamouli, won an Academy Award for Best Original Score (Naatu Naatu).
How Usha’s Hindu faith helped J.D. Vance
Usha Chirukuri Vance’s Hindu faith has been a major influence on JD Vance’s spiritual journey and personal growth. Their story begins at Yale University, where JD, who had distanced himself from religious faith, met Usha. At this point, JD had moved away from his Christian upbringing and considered himself an atheist. However, meeting Usha marked the beginning of a major change in his life. Growing up in a devout Hindu household, Usha brought with her deeply rooted spirituality and religious values. Her background instilled in her a strong belief in the power of faith, and she saw it as a guiding principle in her life. This perspective played a key role in how she supported JD during his spiritual rediscovery.
As JD and Usha’s relationship grew, so did JD’s curiosity and openness towards faith. Initially an atheist, JD began to feel the need for a spiritual connection, inspired by Usha’s unwavering support and her own spiritual beliefs. He began attending church more frequently and gradually reintegrated into the Christian faith he had abandoned. Usha’s understanding and encouragement were crucial during this time, giving him a safe space to explore his faith without being judged.
Incidentally, their relationship was encouraged by professor Amy Chua, famously known as Tiger Mama.
In 2014, JD and Usha were married. Their wedding was performed by a Hindu priest, symbolizing the blending of their cultural and spiritual backgrounds. The event marked an important milestone in JD’s journey back to faith. By 2016, JD was contemplating a deeper commitment to religion and began considering converting to Catholicism. He expressed a serious interest in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, a journey that culminated in his baptism in 2018.
Throughout this journey, Usha’s support was unwavering. She understood the importance of faith in JD’s life and guided and supported him, even though she was not a Christian herself. Raised Hindu, Usha’s belief in the power of faith gave JD the encouragement he needed to walk his spiritual path. Her influence was a testament to the strength of their relationship and the mutual respect for each other’s faith.
Trump and ISKCON
Incidentally, after Donald Trump survived the assassination attempt, Radharamun Das, ISKCON’s Kolkata vice president, called Trump’s narrow escape a divine intervention: “In July 1976, Donald Trump offered his train yard free of charge to help ISKCON devotees who were looking for a large space to build a rath. Today, during the Rathyatra festival, it was Jagannath’s turn to return the favor.” Trump has proven popular with Hindu American voters over the years, who have traditionally voted Democratic.
