Second lady Usha Vance has drawn media attention by attending significant events without her wedding ring, leading to persistent divorce rumors. Her recent appearance has further fueled speculation.
Usha was first seen without her ring during a November visit to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with Melania Trump. Her spokesperson explained that she often forgets it due to daily chores, stating, “She does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes.”
Shortly after, Usha and the Vice President appeared together at Trump’s Thanksgiving event at the White House.
On December 1, Vance attended another event with the first lady, greeting military families and assembling care packages at a Red Cross event at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Observers noted her missing wedding band.
Comments from the public included surprise and advice for Usha to leave her husband, with some suggesting she deserves better.
Rumors also involve JD Vance and Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk, with speculation about their relationship.
JD Vance addressed the rumors, telling NBC News that he didn’t need to explain why Usha left her ring behind, adding they found the situation amusing.
He assured the public that their marriage remains strong, expressing pride in Usha’s role as the second lady.
Speculation has persisted due to awkward public interactions and JD’s comments about his wife’s potential religious conversion.
Usha Vance not wearing her wedding ring just adds fuel to the rumor that JD ‘Goober’ Vance could be having fun with a recent widow or a new couch … -DW pic.twitter.com/4db1Q0Ne6I
— DeSota Wilson (@desota) November 24, 2025
Erika Kirk, during a speech at a Turning Point USA event, praised JD, drawing comparisons to her late husband, which further fueled rumors.
JD Vance’s wife is no longer wearing her wedding ring and appears much happier. pic.twitter.com/LNO9CSuvfR
— Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) November 21, 2025
Kirk addressed the public reaction to her hug with JD on Megyn Kelly’s show, explaining the emotional context.
Megyn Kelly: They were acting like you touched the back of JD’s ass.
Erika Kirk: “I feel like I wouldn’t get as much hate if I did that.”
pic.twitter.com/e3OhkrWBSt— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) November 25, 2025
Online discussions speculate about a future relationship between JD and Kirk, fueled by JD’s remarks about his wife’s religious beliefs.
