President Donald Trump has named Second Lady Usha Vance as the head of the U.S. presidential delegation at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
Vance, a lawyer and wife of Vice President JD Vance, is heading the delegation that traveled to Turin, Trump’s office announced.
The historic Italian city is the host for this year’s Games, as reported by The New York Post.
The opening ceremony was held on Friday.
It marks the beginning of an event that brings together athletes from around the world to compete and celebrate perseverance, skill, and sportsmanship.
As the mother of three children and a dedicated professional, Usha Vance has long been an advocate for strong family values and opportunities for all Americans.
Her leadership in this delegation underscores the Trump administration’s commitment to recognizing the hard work and achievements of these exceptional athletes.
Earlier this week, Usha Vance made headlines when she was seated next to former high school volleyball player Payton McNabb during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
19-year-old McNabb is an outspoken critic of biological males competing in women’s sports.
She has been vocal about the Senate’s failure to codify Trump’s executive order protecting female athletes.
McNabb was struck in the face with a volleyball that had been spiked by a male “transgender” opponent during a high school match two years ago.
She suffered severe injuries, including a concussion, serious brain damage, and paralysis on one side of her face.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, McNabb expressed her deep disappointment.
“Last night, just overall, the Democrat Party was so disrespectful,” she said.
She called out liberal lawmakers who wore pink during the address in what many saw as a politically motivated stunt.
“They didn’t stand up for any of the guests,” McNabb said of the Democrats.
“They didn’t stand up for DJ Daniel, the young boy who survived brain cancer.
“They didn’t stand up for Laken Riley’s family, whose daughter suffered a horrific and preventable death.
“And every other guest there had a powerful story, and they didn’t clap for any of it.”
McNabb concluded by saying:
“So, it was heartbreaking, and honestly, I wish I could say I was surprised, but I’m not.”
The White House also released the names of others joining Vance in the presidential delegation.
The group includes:
- Shawn Crowley, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the U.S. Embassy to Italy and San Marino
- T.H. Trent Michael Morse, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel
- Riley M. Barnes, Senior Bureau Official of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, U.S. Department of State
- Douglass Benning, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Milan, Italy
- Rachel Campos-Duffy, co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend” and wife of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy
- Boris Epshteyn, Senior Counsel and Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump
- Richard Walters, Partner at FGS Global
The selection of Usha Vance to lead the delegation is yet another example of the Trump administration’s dedication to honoring and uplifting those who embody the values of perseverance and excellence.
While the Left continues to grandstand and engage in performative politics, conservatives remain focused on celebrating true achievement and supporting those who deserve recognition.
