America’s Vice President JD Vance is embroiled in controversy regarding one of his statements. In fact, he said about his wife Usha Vance, who comes from a Hindu family, that he hopes that one day his wife will convert to Christianity. After his statement, huge protests have started on social media.

Mehdi Hasan raised objection

British journalist Mehdi Hasan also responded to the controversy and wrote on Hasan made the comment in response to a post by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), which had urged him to try to understand Hinduism.

Hindu American Foundation’s response

HAF wrote on The organization further wrote, “No one is forced to change religion in Hinduism. It is an inclusive and pluralistic religion, in which every person has the freedom to understand the concept of God in his own way.”

With respect @JDVanceif your wife encouraged you to re-engage with your faith, why not reciprocate that and engage with Hinduism too?

If you did you may well learn that Hinduism doesn’t share the need to wish your spouse comes around to see things as you do in terms of… https://t.co/fkQQgclNDl

— Hindu American Foundation (@HinduAmerican) October 31, 2025

JD Vance clarified

As the controversy escalated, JD Vance clarified that his wife had inspired him to rejoin Christianity. He said, “My wife has been the biggest blessing. She is not a Christian herself and has no plans to convert, but like any interfaith relationship, I want her to see things the way I do one day.” Vance also said that no matter what his wife’s religion is, he will always love and respect her.

Why did the controversy increase?

This statement of JD Vance has come at a time when the political environment in America is already sensitive regarding religious intolerance and interfaith relations. Many social media users have criticized it, linking it to a “spirit of religious conversion”, while some have termed it a “personal wish”.

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America’s Vice President JD Vance wants his wife Usha Vance to also adopt Christianity. He said this in a program of Turning Point USA organized in Mississippi. Vance said he hopes that his wife Usha Vance, who grew up in a Hindu family, will one day convert to Christianity after being influenced by the Catholic Church.

When JD Vance was asked in the program whether his wife would ‘ever convert to Christianity,’ he replied smilingly – ‘Usha comes to church with me most Sundays. I always tell them that yes, I want them to be affected by the same things that I have been. I believe in Christianity and one day I want my wife to understand it the same way.

No tension in the relationship – Vance
JD Vance further said that the difference of religion does not bring any tension in their relationship. Even if she (Usha) does not convert to Christianity, it is not a problem for me. God has given free will to every human being. You decide these things together with your family and your loved ones.

Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019
JD Vance adopted Catholicism in the year 2019. He told that when he met Usha, he considered himself an agnostic or atheist. Later he turned towards religion. His children are now growing up in a Christian environment and study in a Christian school.

Christian values ​​are the foundation of America – Vice President
During the program, Vance said in his address that he considers America a country based on Christian values. He said, ‘I have no hesitation in saying that Christian values ​​are the foundation of this country. Those who say that their viewpoint is neutral also have some agenda hidden behind them. At least I say honestly that I think the Christian base of the country is a good thing.

The statement came amid increased hatred against Indians
This statement of JD Vance has come at a time when the debate regarding H-1B visa and Indian immigrants has intensified in America. In recent months, cases of racial comments and hate speeches against Indians have increased. Many groups have even demanded to expel Indian citizens from the country.