'Can't Wait To Hear...': Usha Vance Mocks New York Times Over $8.75 Old Navy Dress Critique

Last Updated:June 25, 2026, 13:49 IST

The piece revolved around Second Lady Usha Vance, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's wife, Katie Miller

U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance took a dig at a New York Times fashion critique that shed light on the “political significance" of her inexpensive maternity dress, which she donned in a recent episode of her YouTube series: Storytime with the Second Lady.

While the article delves into the visibility of pregnancy among prominent women in President Donald Trump’s circle, Vance simply joked that it was worth discovering what the critics thought of her “elastic waistband pants and compression socks".

The piece revolved around Second Lady Usha Vance, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie Miller.

In the New York Times article, fashion critic Vanessa Friedman argued that the outfits worn by pregnant women in and around Trump’s circle reflected a broader government agenda on anti-abortion and fertility rates.

The article also discovered how the fashion game of prominent ladies during pregnancy witnessed transition over time –– from lose-fitting clothes to bodycon dresses, highlighting baby bumps.

But forsooth, Usha owned the game.

In a post on ‘X’, the Second Lady wrote: “Now that we know the political significance of my $8.75 coral maternity dress from Old Navy, can’t wait to hear what The New York Times has to say about my elastic-waistband pants and compression socks!"

In the final nail in the coffin, Vance attached a screenshot of her Old Navy receipt, showing the dress –– originally priced at USD 49.99 –– had been heavily discounted before it landed on a final cost of just USD 8.75.

Netizens React

Usha Vance’s post drew public attention in no time. Many users took to social media to heap praise on the Second Lady for her sense of humour and quick-witted response.

“A quote from ‘Maverick’, it’s not the plane, it’s the pilot, I love your fire @SLOTUS. It’s beyond class that most just don’t understand, thank you for keeping it real, much respect love and prayers", wrote one user.

“Love this! Thank you so much for standing strong for your husband and for our country. God Bless", another user remarked.

A third joined: “It’s you that makes the dress beautiful not the other way around. So proud of you!"

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