Usha, Get Out Now: Trapped in a Political Horror Show

Laura Loomer’s public support for Donald Trump is not just a reflection of her political ideology but also a broader acceptance of bigoted rhetoric.

JD Vance’s silence on Loomer’s remarks is troubling. As a former Marine with a family rooted in the very heritage Loomer mocks, his lack of action raises questions about his values and commitment to standing up against racism.

Much like in Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Usha Vance now finds herself in an environment that marginalizes her identity while exploiting it for political gain. JD’s silence suggests complicity, drawing uncomfortable parallels to the film’s unsettling portrayal of insidious racism. His inaction perpetuates the harmful environment that threatens to consume Usha’s identity, just as it did to the film’s protagonist, Chris.

Loomer’s attack on Kamala Harris, disguised as humor, was a vile perpetuation of racist stereotypes about Indian Americans. Yet, JD, whose wife shares that same heritage, did nothing. His unwillingness to speak out against these comments illustrates the danger of complacency in the face of racism. It’s a tacit approval, one that not only dishonors his family but also diminishes the moral authority he claims to hold.

Just as Chris had to escape the Get Out nightmare, Usha must recognize the trap she is in. The political machine that her husband has aligned himself with is one that, while outwardly accepting her presence, covertly undermines her identity. The question now is not if Usha will speak up, but whether she will have the courage to "get out" before the toxic environment fully engulfs her.

JD Vance, as a former Marine, understands the importance of standing up for those who cannot defend themselves. Yet, when the target is his own family, he has chosen silence. If he cannot rise to defend his wife against such blatant racism, what does that say about his character? This silence is complicity, and Usha, like the rest of us, deserves better.

In Jordan Peele’s film, silence and complacency allowed evil to thrive. In the real world, Usha Vance must decide if she will stand by and allow the same, or if she will find a way to escape the nightmare.

Usha, get out now.