Usha Vance Shuts Down Divorce Rumors After Ring-Free Appearance at Camp Lejeune

Usha Vance clears divorce rumors after she’s seen without her wedding ring at Camp Lejeune, with her team explaining the real reason behind the moment

Usha Vance found herself at the center of unexpected online speculation this week after appearing without her wedding ring during a visit to Camp Lejeune on November 19. The second first lady joined Melania Trump at the military training base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where she stepped out in a sleek burgundy turtleneck dress paired with matching heels — an elegant, understated look that should have been the focus of the moment.

Instead, fans noticed her ring finger was bare, and the internet quickly began to wonder whether there was trouble between Usha and her husband, Vice President JD Vance. The couple shares three children — Ewan, 8, Vivek, 5, and Mirabel, 3 — and have been married since 2014 after meeting at Yale Law School.

A spokesperson for Usha was quick to shut down any talk of marital issues. According to the statement, the missing ring had a simple explanation that many parents can relate to.

“Usha is a mother of three young children, who does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes,” the spokesperson shared, clarifying that the appearance had nothing to do with her marriage.

The rumor mill had already been running earlier this month after JD Vance shared an emotional hug with Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, during a Turning Point USA event. The clip went viral, and some users fueled speculation about JD’s personal life. Erika later addressed the moment, explaining that she saw qualities in JD that reminded her of her late husband and praising Usha for the comfort she offered her during Charlie’s memorial service.

“She told me, you will get through these 15 minutes and the next 15 minutes after that,” Erika recalled, adding that Usha’s kindness made a lasting impact on her.

The couple has also been in headlines for JD’s October remarks about hoping Usha — who was raised in a Hindu family — might eventually embrace his Catholic faith. Still, despite the noise surrounding them, the pair continues to present a united front.

Usha’s polished appearance at Camp Lejeune, ring or no ring, reflected the calm ease she’s come to be known for, even as social media continues to examine every detail of life in the political spotlight.