A humorous tweet has gone viral, playfully attributing Ohio Senator JD Vance’s strong debate skills to his spirited discussions at home with his Indian lawyer wife, Usha Chilukuri. Following Vance’s recent debate with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the tweet garnered over a million views and thousands of shares, suggesting that his wife’s legal background might have provided him with crucial debate practice.
The tweet, posted by the account Dr. Parik Patel, BA, CFA, ACCA Esq., jokingly stated, “The reason JD Vance is so good in debates is because he has to argue with his Indian lawyer wife every day.” This light-hearted take resonated with social media users, with many attributing Vance’s success to his formidable partner.
During the debate, CBS News reported a close viewer split, with 42% believing Vance won compared to 41% for Walz. Fans of the viral tweet are now heralding Usha Chilukuri as the unsung hero behind Vance’s debate performance. One user humorously remarked that Vance likely had “extra ‘practice’ at home” with his lawyer wife, while another expressed interest in seeing Vance debate Vice President Kamala Harris, noting their shared Indian heritage.
The debate itself was marked by substantial discussions on critical issues, unlike the personal attacks that characterized the earlier presidential debate between Trump and Harris. Vance openly acknowledged his past criticisms of Trump, admitting he was wrong about him, yet avoided questions regarding Trump’s claims about the 2020 election being stolen.
Both candidates addressed abortion, with Walz emphasizing his record as Minnesota’s governor, while Vance attempted to align his stance with Trump’s campaign positions. After Trump stated he would veto a nationwide abortion ban on Truth Social, the debate continued to address pressing issues like Israel’s actions against Iran and differing views on climate change.
While both candidates recognized illegal immigration as a significant problem, they blamed each other’s presidential nominees for the issue. Overall, the debate appeared to enhance the public image of both candidates, with more viewers expressing favorable opinions of Vance afterward than before the event.
