Usha Chilukuri Vance, entered the spotlight this week as the wife of J.D. Vance, former President Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election.

Her rise comes at a time when, across the aisle, there’s another prominent figure of South Asian descent: Vice President Kamala Harris, the nation’s first woman and person of color in her role.

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Usha Chilukuri Vance's rise comes at a time when there's another prominent figure of South Asian descent: Kamala Harris.{ai:summary}<p>Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of J.D. Vance, gains attention in political realm. Similar prominence seen with Vice President Kamala Harris. #politics</p>

All you need to know about Usha Vance, the wife of Trump's V.P. pick

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