Usha Vance, a Quiet Confidante, Becomes Celebrity on India Trip

Second lady keeps low profile in Washington, but is planning new projects.

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Vice President JD Vance was less than two minutes into a speech in Jaipur, India this week, when he had a question for one of his most trusted advisers.

He had just visited the Akshardham Temple, he said, turning to his wife, second lady Usha Vance , seated in the front row. »Did I pronounce that right, honey? I did OK?« he asked.