Usha Vance Responds to Split Rumors After Appearing Without Wedding Ring Following Erika Kirk Hug

Usha Vance has responded to growing speculation about her marriage after she was recently seen in public without her wedding ring.

She and U.S. Vice President JD Vance have been married since 2014 and share three children. Both have also been offering emotional support to Erika Kirk following the fatal shooting of her husband, Charlie Kirk, in September. Usha has frequently been by Erika’s side during her grieving.

JD Vance attended a Turning Point USA event at Erika’s request. When introducing him, Erika shared a heartfelt message, saying that while no one could replace her husband, she saw certain similarities in JD.

Their on-stage hug quickly drew attention online. During the embrace, Erika placed her hand on the back of JD’s head, a gesture many social media users described as unusually intimate.

Some viewers questioned why she would touch the Vice President in such a personal way. Body-language expert Traci Brown told HuffPost that touching someone’s hair or head is extremely personal and can subtly influence their focus.

Soon after the clip spread across social platforms, Usha Vance was photographed without her wedding ring. She appeared publicly on November 19 during a visit to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina alongside First Lady Melania Trump.

The timing of the viral hug and Usha’s ringless appearance intensified speculation about the couple’s relationship. Despite online chatter, Usha’s calm demeanor during her public engagement offered a steady contrast to the circulating rumors.