Usha Vance’s new life in Trump’s Washington
Many friends are bewildered by the turn she’s taken. Others say she’s happy as second lady.
From The Times
June 27, 2025

Less than a year ago, Usha Vance, a onetime Democrat and the daughter of immigrants, was living a radically different life as a litigator for a progressive law firm. Many old friends are bewildered by her transformation; others say she’s happy being second lady.

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