Second Lady Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, is expecting their fourth child, a boy, in late July. This makes her the first sitting Second Lady in modern history to give birth in over 150 years. The last time this occurred was in 1870, when Ellen Colfax, wife of Vice President Schuyler Colfax, had a son. Prior to that, birth records for Second Ladies are unclear.
Vice President Vance announced the news on social media, stating that Usha and the baby are doing well. The couple expressed gratitude to military doctors and staff for their support. J.D. Vance, 41, and Usha Vance, 40, met at Yale University and married in 2014. They currently have three children: Ewan, 8; Vivek, 5; and Mirabel Rose, 4.
Usha Vance has already made history as the first person of color to become Second Lady and the youngest Second Lady since the Truman Administration. The expected birth will further solidify her historical significance. The Trump White House extended congratulations to the Vances, highlighting its pro-family stance.
Vice President Vance is a vocal proponent of increasing birthrates, having previously called declining birthrates a "civilizational crisis." He has expressed a desire for more children in the United States and emphasized the government's role in making it easier for parents to raise families. He made these remarks at a March for Life rally last year, advocating for policies that support young parents.
