Two months ago, Vice President JD Vance requested Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk to reinstate Marko Elez, a former staffer who had previously posted "normalize Indian hate" on social media. Vance stated that while he disagreed with some of Elez's posts, he didn't believe social media activity should ruin someone's life.

Following Vance's statement, Democratic Representative Ro Khanna, who is of Indian descent, responded. Khanna questioned whether Elez would apologize for his statement before being rehired.

The Second Lady, Usha Vance, an Indian-American, has now commented on the situation. In an interview, she expressed her disapproval of the original post, stating that she found it terrible. She noted that while racist rhetoric isn't new, the way it spreads on social media is. She believes the way people interact with information is a new phenomenon.

Usha Vance also discussed her experiences as an Indian-American woman within the context of powerful white women in MAGAworld. She humorously remarked on the contrast between her appearance and the stereotypical image. She also mentioned that her reception into this world has been positive, and people don't seem to focus on her appearance.

The Second Lady also addressed an incident at the Kennedy Center, where she and her husband were booed. She described the event as a brief moment of booing and clapping, after which they enjoyed the concert. She also described her role in her husband's life as one of support in a job she describes as lonely. She added that their life is strange, with many people creating narratives about them.