Laura Loomer Backs Usha Vance Amid Faith Debate

India-West News Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C.- US far-right political activist Laura Loomer has defended Second Lady Usha Vance over criticism of her Hindu faith, saying she is targeted because she is “a brown Hindu woman” and has no reason to convert to Catholicism.

Loomer’s remarks came after CBS aired an interview in which Usha Vance spoke about her religious beliefs and why she has not followed her husband, US Vice President JD Vance, in converting to Catholicism.

“I grew up in a Hindu household that was a very stable household. I have not felt the same need to seek something different that he (JD Vance) has,” Usha Vance said in the interview.

In a series of posts on X, Loomer said Usha Vance should not convert to Catholicism to appease critics. She also alleged that Groypers and commentator Tucker Carlson would continue attacking the Second Lady because she is “a brown Hindu woman,” regardless of what she says or does. In another post, Loomer wrote that she hoped Usha Vance would never convert.

The conversation later turned to India after an X user asked Loomer whether she had ever met an Indian. Referring to her recent two-week visit to the country, Loomer wrote: “Yah I was just in India for 2 weeks and Indians are some of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. They are so kind, generous and I will take a 100 Hindus over 10 Muslims any day.”

Loomer has previously criticized H-1B visa holders, claiming Indians were taking American jobs. Her latest comments about Indians and India differ from those earlier remarks.