US VP JD Vance Denounces Racist Slurs Against Wife, Condemns 'All Forms of Ethnic Hatred'

US Vice President JD Vance has categorically denounced racist slurs against his wife Usha Vance, emphasizing that such attacks have no place in society. In an exclusive interview with UnHerd, Vance addressed the recent use of racial slurs by US right-wing podcaster Nick Fuentes, who has a history of making derogatory comments about Usha's Indian ethnicity. Fuentes' latest slur sparked widespread backlash from several Republicans, including former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who called for Fuentes to be excluded from the conservative movement. Vance also downplayed Fuentes' influence within the Trump administration and conservative institutions, suggesting that it had been overstated. He further emphasized that Fuentes' remarks were part of a broader issue, where people were using his influence as a scapegoat to avoid discussing America's relationship with Israel. Vance strongly condemned antisemitism and ethnic hatred, stating that they have no place in the conservative movement. He emphasized that attacking individuals based on their ethnicity or religion is 'disgusting' and that such behavior must be rejected. The VP's comments come amid controversy surrounding his previous remarks on his wife's faith. Vance had expressed a hope that Usha would eventually convert to Christianity, but later clarified that she had no plans to do so and that he would continue to support her and engage in respectful discussions about faith and life.