Archive · 22 Dec 2025
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.
- When
- The event took place on Friday, December 19, 2025, following the publication of Ramaswamy's NYT opinion piece on December 17, 2025.
- Where
- The Turning Point USA summit, AmericaFest, was held in Phoenix.
- 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.
- 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
