J.D. Vance is an American politician, author, attorney, and 50th Vice President of the United States, known for his bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy and his meteoric rise from Marine Corps veteran to Senator and now vice president. Let’s explore J.D. Vance’s Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Family, Career, and some intriguing facts.
Biography/Wiki
James David Vance (born August 2, 1984, in Middletown, Ohio) grew up witnessing the decline of America’s industrial heartland, shaped by family strife and economic turmoil. Raised largely by his grandmother "Mamaw" after his mother’s addiction and his father’s absence, he credits her stern parenting for steering him toward success.
Graduating from Middletown High School in 2003, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a combat correspondent, serving 2003–2007 including a deployment to Iraq. Using the GI Bill, he earned degrees in political science and philosophy from Ohio State University (2009), then a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School (2013).
Physical Appearance
He stands at approximately 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall . Known for his well-groomed beard and formal presentation, Vance often appears in conservative tailored suits befitting his public roles.
Family
Vance has been married to Usha Chilukuri Vance since 2014, whom he met at Yale. Usha is a Yale and Cambridge-educated attorney, the first Indian American Second Lady, and clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The couple resides in Washington, D.C., and has three children: sons Ewan (b. 2017), Vivek (b. 2020), and daughter Mirabel (b. 2021).
Career
Military & Early Career
- Served as a Marine combat correspondent in Iraq, earning the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement and Good Conduct medals.
- After law school, he clerked for a federal judge and briefly practiced corporate law before joining Peter Thiel’s Mithril Capital and co-founding Narya Capital in Cincinnati.
Author & Advocate
- In 2016, he published Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, detailing Appalachian struggles and selling over 3 million copies by mid-2024. It was adapted into a Netflix film in 2020.
- Founded Our Ohio Renewal, a nonprofit focused on education and opioid recovery.
Politics
- Elected U.S. Senator for Ohio in November 2022, serving from January 2023 to January 2025 .
- In July 2024, selected by Donald Trump as his vice-presidential running mate, winning the election and being inaugurated January 20, 2025 as vice president.
- Shortly after, he became Finance Chair of the Republican National Committee.
Controversies
- Initially criticized Trump in 2016, later became an outspoken ally and embraced "America First" positions .
- Voiced strong “pro-life” views favoring state-level abortion decisions, support for mifepristone, opposition to aid for Ukraine, and non-interventionist foreign policy.
- His memoir sparked debate over its depiction of Appalachian culture, described by some critics as blaming "cultural laziness"
Interesting Facts
- First millennial and third-youngest vice president in U.S. history
- Adopted surname "Vance" from his maternal grandparents in 2013
- Co-founded the Rockbridge Network, a conservative advocacy group backed by tech investors
- Delivered a notable speech at the 2025 Munich Security Conference, criticizing European institutions
- Estimated net worth around $10 million, from book sales, investments, and political roles
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