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Usha Vance's 'HatGate' Controversy Distracts from Literacy Initiative
3/31/2026
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Story summary
- Usha Vance, the Second Lady, claimed she does not own hats during an NBC interview, drawing scrutiny.
- Fact-checkers highlighted inconsistencies by noting she wore a sun hat in India, contradicting her claim.
- Critics labeled the incident "HatGate," which detracted from her literacy initiative and the podcast "Storytime with the Second Lady."
