8 months ago
Vance Defends Wife Against Racist Attacks
JD Vance, the US Vice President, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate for Ohio governor, both defended Usha Vance, JD's wife, against racist attacks.
Usha Vance, who is of Indian origin, has been the target of racist remarks, including the use of the derogatory term 'jeet' by Nick Fuentes, a right-wing pundit associated with the Groyper movement.
Fuentes defended his remarks on a podcast, claiming it was a slur for Indians.
Both Vance and Ramaswamy condemned such behavior, stating that antisemitism and all forms of ethnic hatred have no place in the conservative movement.
Ramaswamy's remarks were met with applause at the Turning Point USA summit, where he spoke about the importance of setting boundaries within the movement.
JD Vance defended his wife, Usha Vance, against racist attacks, stating that anyone who attacks her can 'eat s**t.'
Vivek Ramaswamy condemned Nick Fuentes for using the derogatory term 'jeet' against Usha Vance at the Turning Point USA summit.
Fuentes defended his racist remarks on a podcast, claiming it was a slur for Indians.
Both Vance and Ramaswamy emphasized that antisemitism and all forms of ethnic hatred have no place in the conservative movement.
Usha Vance has faced numerous online attacks, including approximately 1,800 unique public posts and 16,000 shares containing problematic remarks.
- Who
- JD Vance, Usha Vance, Nick Fuentes, Vivek Ramaswamy, Turning Point USA
- What
- JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy defended Usha Vance against racist attacks and condemned the Groyper movement at the Turning Point USA summit.
- Where
- The Turning Point USA summit, AmericaFest, was held in Phoenix.
- When
- The event took place on Friday, December 19, 2025, following the publication of Ramaswamy's NYT opinion piece on December 17, 2025.
- Why
- Ramaswamy and Vance aimed to condemn racist attacks and set boundaries within the conservative movement.
Conservative Leaders
Groyper Movement
Condemnation of Racist Attacks
Conservative Leaders
Conservative leaders should firmly condemn racist attacks and set boundaries to prevent the legitimization of such behavior.
Groyper Movement
The Groyper movement, associated with Nick Fuentes, has used derogatory terms like 'jeet' against Usha Vance and expressed admiration for figures like Hitler.
Key facts
- Usha Vance
- First Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the US
- Nick Fuentes
- White nationalist and right-wing pundit associated with the Groyper movement
- Vivek Ramaswamy
- Republican candidate for Ohio governor and entrepreneur-politician
- Turning Point USA
- Conservative organization that hosted the AmericaFest summit
- All In Together
- Non-profit organization that analyzed gendered and race-based attacks on Usha Vance
- Hindu American Foundation
- Organization that lists 'pajeet' as an ethno-religious slur in its Hinduphobia glossary
Quotes
Nick Fuentes
American political commentator
“Your guy is litteralky a fat, gay, race traitor that married a J***.”
wionews.com
“It’s a slur for Indians.”
wionews.com
JD Vance
US Vice President
“That is, the Hitler‐praising Groyper king functions as a useful foil for pro-Israel hard-liners in the Right’s raucous internal debate over America’s alliance with the Jewish state.”
wionews.com
“Anyone who attacks my wife, whether their name is Jen Psaki or Nick Fuentes, can eat s**t.”
wionews.com
Piers Morgan
Journalist and TV host
“Cause you are a racist”
wionews.com
“Just to clear up one of the many theories about you, I've no idea what the answer is and you haven't got to answer, but are you actually attracted to women?”
wionews.com
Sources
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