- By Supratik Das
- Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:24 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
JD Vance Controversy: US Vice President JD Vance has landed in the middle of a fresh political storm after describing mass migration as the “theft of the American Dream,” a remark that has drawn sharp criticism online and reignited debate over race, religion and immigration in the United States.
The backlash intensified after critics pointed out that Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, is the daughter of Indian immigrants. Several social media users mockingly turned his own argument against him, suggesting he should “send her back” under the same logic he applies to migrants.
‘Theft Of American Dream’ Comment Goes Viral
Vance made the controversial statement in a post on X, claiming that large-scale immigration takes away opportunities from American workers. He also dismissed studies supporting immigration as being funded by “people getting rich off the old system.” The comment spread rapidly across social media, drawing condemnation from activists, academics and political opponents, who called the remark xenophobic and hypocritical.
Author and political commentator Wajahat Ali was among the most vocal critics. “That means you have to send Usha, her Indian family, and your biracial kids back to India,” he wrote, further fuelling the online storm.
Race And Hindu Faith Remarks Resurface
The controversy follows close on the heels of another debate triggered by Vance’s comments on race and cultural preferences. In a recent podcast interview, he said it was “totally reasonable and acceptable” for Americans to prefer neighbours who share their race, language or skin colour.
When asked whether a future Trump-led government would deport undocumented migrants on a large scale, he replied, “We’re trying to remove as many as we possibly can.”
Adding another layer to the controversy are Vance’s past comments on his wife’s Hindu faith. At a Turning Point USA event last month, he said he hoped Usha would one day convert to Christianity, as she attends church with him. The remark was widely criticised as insensitive and dismissive of her religious identity. Following the backlash, Vance clarified that Usha has no plans to convert and said he respects her beliefs.
Immigration Crackdown Forms Political Backdrop
Vance’s statements come amid an intensifying immigration crackdown under the Trump administration. Earlier this month, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a suspension of immigration applications from 19 “high-risk” countries. The move affects green cards, citizenship, and asylum claims.
The decision followed a deadly shooting in Washington, DC, involving an Afghan asylum seeker. The freeze impacts over 2.2 million pending cases, halting legal pathways for students, workers and families.
As the debate grows louder, JD Vance now faces sustained political pressure at a time when immigration remains one of the most polarising issues in American politics.