Vice President JD Vance has strongly condemned former White House press secretary Jen Psaki for her ‘disgraceful’ remarks about his wife, Usha Vance, suggesting she is afraid of him. During a press conference in Israel, Vance denounced Psaki’s comments, emphasizing his appreciation for his wife’s support. Psaki made the controversial remarks on a podcast, where she claimed that the Vances are ‘scary’ and that Vance is more ambitious than President Donald Trump. The comments sparked widespread criticism on social media, with Trump’s communications director calling Psaki’s remarks ‘transferring her own personal issues onto others’ and calling her ‘not a good person.’
Psaki’s remarks, aired on the ‘I’ve Had It’ podcast, were met with immediate backlash, with various figures and media outlets expressing their outrage. Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director, accused Psaki of transferring her own personal issues onto others, stating that she has to overcompensate for her lack of talent by saying untrue things. Fox News contributor Joe Concha also chimed in, saying that Psaki is ‘Not a good person. At all.’ The fallout from Psaki’s comments has led to a significant increase in public scrutiny and criticism, highlighting the sensitivity of personal matters involving high-profile political figures.
Usha Vance, the second lady, has been a steady presence in public life, with a background in law and a notable career in the legal field, including clerking for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Her relationship with Vance began at Yale Law School, where she was his ‘Yale spirit guide’ according to his memoir, ‘Hillbilly Elegy.’ The couple has also welcomed three children, adding to the personal dimension of their public roles. The controversy surrounding Psaki’s remarks has brought increased attention to the Vances’ personal lives, underscoring the intersection of private and public spheres in politics.