Usha Vance's Latest Gloomy Behavior With JD Backs What We've Been Saying

More clues have indicated that rumored trouble in JD Vance and Usha Vance's marriage may be true. The second couple were spotted taking in a soccer game in Cincinnati, as they attended a FIFA Club World Cup match between Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan HD FC, which was a warm up for the U.S. co-hosting the World Cup next year. JD and Usha were seated in a VIP suite for the match, but the pair didn't appear to be enjoying themselves. Photos captured their chilly behavior, as the second lady appeared distant.

Even though Usha was pictured holding a glass of champagne, she did not appear to be enjoying herself. One snap showed the couple sitting beside each other while JD spoke to a man seated beside him. Usha meanwhile stared off into space and had a somber look on her face. Another pic showed the Vances sitting two seats apart. JD had one of the couple's kids on his knee, and Usha was seen holding her glass of champagne with a despondent look on her face. SLOTUS placed an elbow on her knee to rest her head in her hand as she glanced downwards. Perhaps Usha is just not a soccer fan and had trouble engaging in the action, but her body language spoke volumes.

It's possible that Usha found it difficult to enjoy the FIFA match because of the precautionary measures taken to ensure the safety of her and JD. Secret Service members were positioned on the roof of TQL Stadium, and snipers were set up to secure their safety. Rumors had swirled that the Vances were having marital issues, and it could have stemmed from Usha already growing tired of the duties of being married to the vice president.

Earlier in the month, JD Vance pulled a boneheaded move on his anniversary with Usha Vance. On June 14, their anniversary was overshadowed by a large parade which was held to honor the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and as an ode to Donald Trump's birthday. At the event, JD addressed the crowd where he started by acknowledging the Army and the president's big days. He then attempted a humorous approach at honoring Usha which went over awkwardly. "I would get into trouble if I didn't mention that it's also my wedding anniversary," the VP said. "And so, to my lovely wife, I love ya, honey. Happy anniversary, and thank you for everything you do for our country," he added. It may have struck Usha that their anniversary would always be overshadowed, as her husband made it clear where his priorities lay. 

JD's quip about being in "trouble" may have been inspired from the fallout after he snubbed Usha on Mother's Day. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the vice president made a post dedicated "to all the moms out there" and he neglected to specifically mention his wife.

Weeks later, more red flags were raised about their marriage when Usha offered insight into the early days of their relationship. The pair famously met at law school, but SLOTUS hardly made it sound like love at first sight. "So as it happened, he and I just had the exact same schedule for the first semester," Usha said in an interview with Diya TV on June 3. "So we were just sorta stuck together whether we wanted to be or not," she added. "Stuck together" definitely seems to be the appropriate term for these two.