JD Vance’s Wife Is Not Muslim: Trump Ally Stuns Journalist

A recent clash between far-right activist Laura Loomer and journalist Mehdi Hasan has drawn attention to comments made by U.S. Vice President JD Vance regarding New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. The feud escalated after Vance mocked Mamdani’s emotional recounting of post-9/11 discrimination faced by Muslims.

Background of the Controversy

This conflict began when Hasan criticized Vance’s remarks aimed at Mamdani during an event outside a mosque in the Bronx. There, Mamdani highlighted the struggles of Muslim New Yorkers following the September 11 attacks, sharing personal anecdotes about his aunt’s fears and the societal pressures on Muslims to hide their identities in politics.

Key Figures

• JD Vance: U.S. Vice President, married to Usha Vance, an Indian-origin attorney and practicing Hindu.
• Usha Vance: JD Vance’s wife; identified as an accomplished Hindu American.
• Mehdi Hasan: Journalist criticizing Vance’s remarks, originally from the UK with Indian heritage.
• Laura Loomer: Far-right activist and Trump ally who defended Vance.
• Zohran Mamdani: New York City mayoral candidate who spoke out about discrimination faced by Muslims.

Exchanges on Social Media

In his comments on social media, Hasan remarked, “Imagine being married to a Brown woman and having mixed-race kids, then mocking other Brown people discussing experiences of racism.” He claimed Vance was “just a bad person.” Loomer responded, making a controversial statement regarding Vance’s wife, asserting, “JD Vance’s wife isn’t a Muslim.” 

The Significance of Vance’s Remarks

Mamdani emphasized the “indignities” faced by Muslims in the U.S. post-9/11. During his speech, he mentioned, “I want to speak to the memory of my aunt, who stopped taking the subway after September 11 because she did not feel safe in her hijab.”

Escalation of Tensions

The verbal sparring intensified when Loomer suggested that support for Muslims in political office is absent from the MAGA community. She posed the rhetorical question, “Do you think Hindus and Muslims are the same?”

Hasan’s Rebuttal

In response to Loomer’s comments about his background, Hasan clarified, “India is where my parents were born, and it is not an ‘Islamic country.’” He criticized her for her lack of understanding and accused her of immature reasoning.

Conclusion

The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding identity, race, and political discourse in the U.S. The remarks made by Vance and the ensuing debate reflect broader societal issues regarding the treatment of minorities in America.