UPDATE: Former MSNBC host Joy Reid has ignited controversy with her provocative comments about Vice President JD Vance during a recent podcast episode. Reid speculated that Vance may be contemplating a significant personal shift to maintain his appeal with the MAGA base, following remarks made on the “I’ve Had It” podcast.
In a stunning critique, Reid suggested that Vance’s marriage to Usha Vance, who is Indian American, could jeopardize his political future. “They can’t have the successor to MAGA be the guy with the Brown Hindu wife,” Reid asserted, referencing the potential backlash he might face from some MAGA supporters. “That ain’t going to work. That’s why he’s throwing his wife under the bus. Poor Usha. Or she’s in on it,” she added, raising eyebrows across the political spectrum.
The conversation took a surprising turn when Reid commented on a recent social media buzz regarding Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A clip from a Turning Point event showed Kirk engaging closely with Vance, prompting Reid to describe the interaction as “the weirdest s— I’ve ever seen.”
Reid did not hold back, criticizing Kirk’s choice of attire, stating, “You’re supposed to be a widow, you in leather pants? That’s not widow wear.” Her comments highlighted the intense scrutiny surrounding Vance’s personal relationships amid shifting political dynamics.
Reid went on to propose a striking theory: Could Vance’s potential separation from Usha for Kirk be a strategic play? “Wouldn’t it be the most perfect fairy tale, MAGA fairy tale, if he finally sees the light that he needs a White queen instead of this Brown Hindu?” she questioned. This bold assertion has sparked significant online chatter, with many reacting to Reid’s controversial insights.
These comments come just months after MSNBC canceled Reid’s show in February 2025. Since then, she has shifted her platform to YouTube, where she continues to discuss political issues in her series, “The Joy Reid Show.”
As discussions unfold, observers are keen to see how Vance will respond to Reid’s allegations and whether this controversy will impact his political trajectory. The dialogue around his personal life, especially in the context of upcoming political strategies, is likely to intensify in the coming days.
Stay tuned as this story develops, and watch the full video of Reid’s comments below.
Watch the video here: Joy Reid mocks Erika Kirk for wearing leather pants and predicts that JD Vance is going to leave Usha for a white woman because it’s a “MAGA fairy tale.”
