JD Vance's wife Usha has come to the defence of the former author and venture capitalist, as pressure continues to mount on the controversial figure

With her husband set to serve alongside President-elect Donald Trump, Usha Vance will become the first Indian American second lady in the White House. She will also be the first Hindu second lady. JD Vance thanked "my beautiful wife for making it possible to do this" on social media after multiple news organizations projected that Trump had won the presidential election over Vice President Kamala Harris.

See the latest photos of Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance from inauguration events Two friends, a Democrat and Republican, watch Trump's inauguration and speech with different perspectives and some good-natured ribbing.

With Inauguration Day right around the corner, Usha Vance is poised to become the nation's second lady. Here's what to know about JD Vance's wife.

Here's what to know about the religious backgrounds of Vice President-elect JD Vance and incoming second lady Usha Vance.

Who is Usha Vance? What to know about the wife of Trump's VP, JD Vance

His wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, became the country's new second lady. Here's an introduction to the woman who JD Vance has described as his wife as "brilliant" and “way more accomplished than I am.” Vice President JD Vance is married to Usha Chilukuri Vance.