Recently, clips of Jen Psaki’s pointed critique of J.D. Vance and his marriage were widely circulated on social media platform X. Some users resonated with the podcaster’s perspective. One user commented, “Jen Psaki is right. J.D. Vance is creepy and gives Stepford Husband vibes.” Psaki’s comments not only prompted users to rally in support of the Vice President but also drew strong reactions from Trump administration members. Steven Cheung, the White House Director of Communications, appeared particularly incensed by the remarks concerning J.D. and Usha Vance’s relationship. He launched a scathing response, tweeting, “Jen Psaki must be projecting her own issues onto others. @jrpsaki is a dumb***,” accompanied by a clip of Psaki’s podcast statements.
While Psaki’s decision to comment on the Vances’ alleged marital issues might have been controversial, it comes amid swirling divorce rumors, partly fueled by Usha Vance’s seemingly somber demeanor.
In June, J.D. and Usha Vance were seen attending a FIFA Club World Cup match in Ohio, J.D.’s home state, along with their children. Photographers captured several candid interactions of the couple during the event at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. In numerous photos, Usha appeared downcast while seated in their suite, sipping champagne. Despite being an occasion where one might expect the second lady to relax and enjoy, Usha seemed lost in thought, gazing at the floor with her family nearby.
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Clips of Psaki’s strongly worded attack on the Vances and their marriage were shared on X, where some agreed with the podcaster’s take. “Jen Psaki is right. JD Vance is creepy and gives Stepford Husband,” one user replied. Psaki’s remarks also caused users to come to the VP’s defense, and they earned a visceral reaction from members of the Trump administration. White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung appeared to take the comments about JD and Usha’s relationship to heart, as he went full attack mode. “Jen Psuki must be transferring her own personal issues onto others. @jrpsaki is a dumb***,” he wrote alongside a clip of Psaki’s podcast comments.
Psaki may have crossed the line by discussing the Vances’ purported marriage issues, but Usha has sparked divorce rumors with her gloomy behavior.
JD Vance and Usha Vance’s public squabbles
In June, JD Vance and Usha Vance took the kids to a FIFA Club World Cup match in his home state of Ohio. Photographers were able to catch multiple candid moments between the couple during the soccer game at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. Several snaps showed Usha looking despondent as she sat in their stadium suite, sipping champagne from a flute. One would think that would be a moment for the second lady to let loose, but Usha’s mind seemed elsewhere as she stared at the floor with her husband and kids nearby.
Further evidence that the second lady was unhappy in her marriage came the following month when a report that JD and Usha had a public fight was shared online. In July, influencer Suzanne Lambert shared a video on Instagram, where she uploaded purported receipts that the second couple was on shaky ground. According to messages Lambert received from a server who claimed to work in a restaurant the Vances dined at, the pair had a tense exchange. “THIS is what our life should actually be like,” Usha told her husband while trying to enjoy dinner, per the eyewitness. “I know, I’m sorry,” was JD’s reported response.