US VP JD Vance, wife Usha welcome baby boy, fourth child
- JD and Usha Vance welcomed a baby boy, their fourth child, on July 19, 2026.
- The child is the first born to a sitting US Vice President since 1870.
- The Vances have three other children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel.
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance have welcomed their fourth child — a baby boy. The announcement was made on Sunday, with the VP's office sharing the news in a brief statement.
“We are excited to announce our baby boy,” the couple said in a joint statement. The name of the child has not yet been made public.
First child born to a sitting VP in 156 years
The birth marks a rare piece of history. This is the first time a child has been born to a sitting US Vice President since 1870, when Schuyler Colfax Jr. was in office. Colfax’s wife Ellen had a son that year.
Officials have not confirmed the exact date or location of the delivery. However, the announcement came on a Sunday evening, drawing quick congratulations from political figures across party lines.
The Vance family
JD Vance, 41, and Usha Vance, 41, are already parents to three children: sons Ewan and Vivek, and a daughter named Mirabel. The family resides at the Vice President's residence at the US Naval Observatory in Washington, DC.
Usha Vance, a Yale Law School graduate and former litigation attorney, has largely stayed out of the political limelight since her husband took office in January 2025. She has, however, accompanied him on official trips and appeared at select public events.
Political context
JD Vance, a former US Senator from Ohio, rose to national prominence with his 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy.” He was elected Vice President in 2024 on the Republican ticket alongside President Donald Trump.
The announcement comes at a time when the administration is navigating several domestic and foreign policy challenges. The Vance family's expansion has been greeted warmly by supporters, with many noting the cross-cultural heritage of the children — Usha is the daughter of Indian immigrants.
White House officials have not yet issued an official statement, but sources indicate that President Trump has sent his personal congratulations.
What comes next
The Vances are expected to release more details, including the baby's name, in the coming days. Meanwhile, Usha Vance is likely to take a brief leave from public engagements as the family adjusts to its newest member.
For now, the focus remains on the health of mother and child, both of whom are reported to be doing well.