In a recent social media announcement, Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance confirmed they are expecting a son, due in late July. This will be their fourth child, who will complete their family alongside their three children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel.
The couple expressed that both Usha and the baby are healthy and doing well. Their message underscored appreciation for military doctors and medical staff responsible for the family’s care, noting their commitment to enabling the Vances to balance public service and family life effectively.
JD Vance, age 41, has made increasing the American birth rate a persistent theme throughout his political career, which began in 2021 with a Senate campaign in Ohio. His advocacy has continued during his tenure as vice president. He vocalized this commitment at the 2025 March for Life event, where he emphasized the importance of having more babies in the United States.
The Vance family has been observed traveling internationally with the vice president, with Usha and their children often accompanying him. Such trips sometimes involve overnight flights aboard Air Force Two, during which the children have been seen wearing pajamas.
It is notable that it remains uncommon for U.S. executive office holders to have children during their term. One widely recognized example is President Grover Cleveland, whose wife gave birth while he was in office in the late 19th century. The historic rarity of such events was acknowledged by the White House through a repost of the Vances' announcement, further remarking on the current administration as exceptionally pro-family. Additionally, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who is 28, disclosed her own pregnancy expecting a daughter in May.