JD Vance Becomes Father for Fourth Time, Marking Milestone for Vice President

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, announced the birth of their fourth child on Sunday. The arrival of baby Alec Neel Vance marks a significant moment, as he is the first child born to a sitting U.S. vice president in more than 150 years.

The birth aligns with the pro-natalist policies championed by the Trump administration and specifically by Vice President Vance. Vance, a former Marine, has been a vocal advocate for increasing birth rates in the United States, often urging families to have more children. He has stated, "I want there to be more babies in the United States of America."

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We are excited to announce that our baby, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our children are delighted to meet their baby brother.

This event is a rare milestone in American political history. The last time a vice president in office became a father was Schuyler Colfax in 1870. John C. Calhoun also became a father while serving as vice president decades earlier. The Vance family, who met at Yale Law School, now has four children, including older siblings Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel.

The birth also occurs amidst a recent "mini baby boom" within the Trump administration's circle. Notably, Katie Miller, wife of Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, recently had their fourth child, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt welcomed her second child in May. Usha Vance, 40, is the daughter of Indian immigrants and has often accompanied her husband on official trips with their children.

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I want there to be more babies in the United States of America.