Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to her fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning. Vice President J.D. Vance announced the news on X, stating that "Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother." This birth is historically significant, as Vance, 40, is the first woman since the 1870s to have a baby while her husband serves as Vice President.
The Vances' new son joins older siblings Ewan, 9, Vivek, 6, and Mirabel, 4. The couple had announced their pregnancy in January, with a due date in late July. Vice President Vance had previously mentioned that his wife was initially hesitant about having a fourth child, but he managed to persuade her. Usha Vance herself confirmed this, noting that she had "never closed the door on that" despite believing their family was complete after their daughter. The couple thanked the military doctors and staff at Walter Reed Medical Center and the White House Medical Unit for their care.
The birth has garnered attention, including congratulations from former President Donald Trump. While J.D. Vance previously indicated he was unlikely to take parental leave, the family is reportedly considering leasing a house in Middleburg, Virginia, with the Secret Service planning additional security for the rural property, indicating a potential shift from their residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. The Vice President has been a vocal advocate for higher birth rates in the U.S.
