The wife of US Vice President JD Vance has been photographed without her wedding ring during a public appearance, fuelling speculation about their marriage just weeks after he revealed a religious divide between them.
The Ring's Absence Noted
Second Lady Usha Vance was seen without her wedding band during a visit to Camp Lejeune military base in Richlands, North Carolina on November 22, 2025. Images captured her disembarking from a plane alongside former First Lady Melania Trump, with her left hand clearly visible and devoid of the ring.
The wedding band appeared to remain absent throughout the entire duration of the military base visit. This observation stands in contrast to her husband, JD Vance, who continued to wear his own wedding ring during a separate speaking engagement in Washington that same Thursday.
A Pattern of Speculation
Rumours concerning the state of the Vances' marriage first began circulating in October. This followed the Vice President's admission that he had begged his wife to convert from Hinduism to Catholicism, highlighting a significant religious difference within their relationship.
This is not the first instance where Usha's missing ring has drawn attention. She was also seen without it earlier in November during a visit to a military medical centre, though her husband was present on that occasion.
Official Response and Public Reaction
A spokesperson for the couple addressed the absence of the ring, offering a domestic explanation. 'Usha is a mother of three young children who does a lot of dishes, gives lots of baths, and forgets her ring sometimes,' the statement read.
However, this explanation has been met with scepticism on social media. Many users pointed out that as a high-profile public figure, Usha Vance must be aware that her appearance is constantly scrutinised. One commenter noted, 'Yes, many people don't wear their wedding rings all the time. But she has to know she'll be photographed... so I definitely think it's purposeful to make some sort of 'statement'.'
The continued absence of the ring during high-profile events has led to widespread discussion about the potential message being sent, keeping the couple's personal life firmly in the public eye.
