Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) acknowledged — but did not condemn — white supremacist attacks aimed at his wife, Usha Vance, over her Indian descent on Friday.

“Look, I love my wife so much. I love her because she’s who she is,” former President Donald Trump’s running mate told Megyn Kelly on her SiriusXM show.

He continued, “Obviously, she’s not a white person and we’ve been accused — attacked by some white supremacists over that. But I just, I love Usha. She’s such a good mom, she’s such a brilliant lawyer and I’m so proud of her.”

Trump’s vice presidential pick, who has faced backlash for going after “childless” Democrats in 2021 with a comment he recently called “sarcastic,” added that his wife’s experience has helped give him the perspective that it’s “very hard” for working families in America.

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    He continued, “Obviously, she’s not a white person and we’ve been accused — attacked by some white supremacists over that. But I just, I love Usha. She’s such a good mom, she’s such a brilliant lawyer and I’m so proud of her.”

    Jesus… Unwilling to condemn even when they’re attacking the so-called love of your life. I sure hope rapists don’t get some part of their platform too. His wife might be subject to so much worse…but he loves her…such a good mom.

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      I was watching a Meidas Touch video and they were showing some conservative influencer trying to defend Shady Vance and basically said the same thing - that he’s such a good dad and husband.

      Conservatives only care about roles, not people, and your role is determined by the color of your skin and your wealth.