The article first appeared in The le monde on October 9, 2024.
If Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November, she will not only be the first woman president of the US, but also the first president of Indian origin. If she loses, Americans will, for the first time, have a Second Lady of Indian origin. Usha Vance, wife of J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, is a self-confessed Hindu and vegetarian.