The Vice President JD Vance has just added fuel to the fire with his latest omission for his mother’s day post. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, JD Vance posted a very generic post and missed out on mentioning his wife, mother of his three children, Usha Vance completely.
Where it is customary for public figures, politicians and celebrities to post meaningful and heartfelt messages for mothers in life, JD Vance missed out on an opportunity to squash divorce rumors.
Many others found the move to be cold and impersonal. This re-sparked rumors about their marital status.
People were quick to notice the lack of Usha Vance’s mention in the post. This apparent coldness of the statement sparked an internet discussion. It also raised concerns for a rising political figure renowned for advocating traditional family values, yet missing out on the family values part. Such omissions frequently have far-reaching consequences in the political spotlight, particularly when it comes to family appearances.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. We love you and are grateful for you!
— JD Vance (@JDVance) May 11, 2025
People compared Vance’s lackluster tweet to that of President Donald Trump. President Trump also sent out a very generic Mother’s Day greeting. It has no special reference to his wife, Melania Trump. Trump’s remarks were also condemned for being cold and insincere. They were considered cold and very unassuming, too.
The similarity between Vance’s and Trump’s remarks added to the growing impression of emotional distance among conservative politicians. It has been a trend among them to avoid or neglect their spouses in public settings. The lack of respect shown by these politicians definitely sets up the wrong precedent.
However, some of the Trump supporters came out and mentioned the White House event for Mother’s Day. During this event, Trump praised Melania’s parenting style and mentioned how she has been raising Barron with great manners and etiquette.
Upon these mentions, the lack of effort from Vance’s side became more relevant. It became clearer how the Vice President has made little to no effort for his wife on Mother’s Day, neither publicly nor privately.
As President Trump wished military moms an early Happy Mother’s Day, he recalled how much he loved his mother:
“I had a great mother. She was such an angel.” pic.twitter.com/4LroJYPoR4
— Danielle D’Souza Gill (@danielledsouzag) May 10, 2025
None of this helps JD Vance to combat the separation talks.
Despite all that, Usha Vance shared her personal thoughts on motherhood. She emphasised the emotional challenges of parenting while juggling the particular demands of public life. She openly discussed the value of providing stability for her family despite criticism and the demands of her husband’s political career.
Usha disclosed that their Mother’s Day celebration was subtly significant. JD reportedly brought breakfast and homemade snacks for the family. They all also went on a hike. This could be the simple but heartfelt act that is the hope people are seeking. This also raises the possibility that their relationship is more complex than social media portrays. These private moments suggest a relationship still based on intimate routines, even if it is currently under public pressure.
However, Vice President JD Vance must learn the importance of the public image of a family while keeping everything private. A mention in the tweet wouldn’t take away from his day.
However, we do have few happy moments of Vance family.
JD Vance looked very happy utilizing his wife’s heritage for trade deals.
Surely, a trip to Taj Mahal made him appreciate his wife more.
JD Vance should learn the importance of social media and post better posts.
