April 22, 2025International TripForeign PolicyCultural Visit
Vance and Second Lady Tour Taj Mahal During India State Visit
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance toured the Taj Mahal in Agra, India on April 22, 2025, as part of the India state visit. The Taj Mahal, a 17th-century Mughal mausoleum and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a traditional stop for senior U.S. officials visiting India; the cultural visit was paired with substantive meetings with Prime Minister Modi and Indian business leaders on trade and technology investment.