He wrote in the book: “As I began to think a bit more deeply about my own identity, I fell hard for a classmate of mine named Usha.As luck would have it, we were assigned as partners for our first major writing assignment, so we spent a lot of time during that first year getting to know each other. She seemed some sort of genetic anomaly, a combination of every positive quality a human being should have bright, hardworking, tall, and beautiful.”
Incidentally, her height is not mentioned in the book but at the Republican National Convention she stood next to her husband who was a head taller than her. She was also wearing 2-3 inches heels. As a report by Footwearnews.com highlighted: “Usha donned a pair of classic black sandal heels. The simplistic style featured glossy black leather uppers, adjustable buckle closures, thick and sturdy straps around the ankles and atop her toes and sturdy two to three-inch thick block heels.” In most shots of her standing alongside JD Vance (who is at least 6’2’’), Usha is a head shorter. Accounting for the fact that she’s wearing 2-3 inches tall, that would put her height anywhere between 5’5’’ and 5’8’’.
Wife of J. D. Vance Usha Vance arrives to speak during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024. Days after he survived an assassination attempt Donald Trump won formal nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and picked Ohio US Senator J.D. Vance for running mate.
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Vance’s sartorial style is markedly different from that of women close to Trump, such as his wife, daughters, and daughters-in-law. The New York Times described their style as a blend of ‘pageant contestant and Fox newscaster,’ characterized by glossy hairstyles, heavy mascara, lip gloss, high heels, and colorful sheath dresses.
When Usha Vance gave her speech supporting her husband, she wore a cobalt blue dress. Similarly, two other key speakers at this week’s convention, Lara Trump (RNC co-chair) and Nikki Haley (former Republican presidential candidate and United Nations ambassador), also chose blue outfits over the traditional Republican red. Lara Trump, married to Eric Trump, wore a sleeveless royal blue Chiara Boni La Petite Robe dress for her speech at Fiserv Forum.
Vance’s draped off-the-shoulder midi dress, priced at $495, is available at Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers. Unlike some political figures who collaborate with designers or stylists, Vance did not consult with Badgley Mischka’s Mark Badgley and James Mischka. According to a Badgley Mischka spokesman, she likely purchased the dress herself at retail.
In contrast, Usha Vance’s approach is elegant but understated, reflecting a no-nonsense attitude. She dresses for practicality and personal judgment, favoring simplicity over flamboyance. Rare photos of her suggest she prefers practical clothing that aids in navigating her day efficiently rather than seeking attention. Her outfits during her husband J.D. Vance’s Senate campaign, including a cherry red midi-dress and a gray floral shirtdress, highlight her sensible fashion sense. Her comments also indicate a similarly pragmatic attitude toward politics.
Initial Google search results incorrectly listed J.D. Vance’s height as 5’7″, a figure that seemed notably inaccurate given his stature compared to his Senate colleagues. To clarify, a campaign official released a photo of Vance standing next to former President Trump, who is listed as 6’3″ by his White House physician.
Vance appears almost as tall as Trump, standing at least 6’2″. This isn’t the first instance of online search results misrepresenting the height of a prominent political figure. Vice President Kamala Harris expressed frustration in an interview with Katie Couric about her Wikipedia entry listing her as 5’2″. “That is absolutely incorrect. I am 5’4″ and a quarter,” Harris corrected. “They just want to make us smaller in every way,” she added, noting she reaches 5’7″ and a half in heels.
If elected, Vance would be the tallest vice president in recent history. For comparison, former Vice President Mike Pence is 5’10”, President Joe Biden, former Vice President under Barack Obama, is 6’0″, former Vice President Dick Cheney is 5’8″, and former Vice President Al Gore is 6’1″.
Barron Trump‘s height has been a topic of debate, even within his family. Donald Trump has mentioned different figures, sometimes claiming Barron is 6 feet 7 inches tall and other times 6 feet 8 inches. These variations might be due to differences in measurement methods, but it’s also notable given Donald Trump’s history of exaggerating his own height. Whether he’s boasting, downplaying, or genuinely uncertain about Barron’s height, the fact remains that Barron is exceptionally tall. His mother Melania Trump is 5 feet 11 inches tall. Also read: How tall are the Trump family members?