Vice President JD Vance has denounced former White House press secretary Jen Psaki’s offhand remarks suggesting that second lady Usha Vance needed to be “saved” from her husband.
“I think it’s disgraceful, but of course the second lady can speak for herself,” Vance told reporters in Israel on Thursday. “And I’m very lucky to have a wonderful wife.”
The VP said he “hopes” that his wife, whom he tied the knot with in 2014, feels the “same way about me.”
“But we’re very lucky to have this journey … or I should say I’m very lucky to go on this journey with a very loving wife,” Vance added. “We’re going to keep on serving the country together, and I’m honored to have Usha by my side on this trip, in particular, but always.”
Vance’s comments came after Psaki made the remarks about his wife during an appearance on the “I’ve Had It” podcast.
