Vice President JD Vance and Wife Welcome Fourth Child

Washington, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, have announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance. The news was shared through a statement on X, expressing their joy and gratitude.

“We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother,” the statement said.

The couple extended their appreciation to the staff at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where Usha delivered and is currently recovering.

JD and Usha Vance, married since 2014, are also parents to two sons, Ewan (age 9) and Vivek (age 6), along with their daughter Mirabel (age 4). This event marks a historical moment, as it’s the first time in modern history that a second family has welcomed a child while in office. The previous occurrence was 156 years ago when Vice President Schuyler Colfax Jr. and his wife Ellen had their son in 1870.

JD Vance shared insights into this family decision in his book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith.” He wrote about his desire for another child and how Usha initially resisted, partly due to their public life. Her perspective shifted after their friend Charlie Kirk’s death. Following Kirk’s passing, Usha Vance’s view on having more children evolved. Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, shared regrets about not having more children, which deeply impacted Usha.

During an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Usha Vance reflected on Erika Kirk’s words, noting their significance and influence on her own thinking. Despite already considering the idea of another child, the conversation was instrumental in reshaping her views.