JD and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first child born to sitting VP in 156 years
US Vice-President JD Vance and his wife Usha have announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance. This marks the first time a sitting US vice-president has had a child born while in office in over 150 years.
Why it matters
The birth is a notable historical milestone in American politics and aligns with the Vice-President's public advocacy for higher birth rates.
JD Vance and Usha Vance exit Air Force Two upon arrival at Wilkes-Barre Scranton airport in Avoca, Pennsylvania, on 16 July 2025./Getty Images JD Vance and Usha Vance exit Air Force Two upon arrival at Wilkes-Barre Scranton airport in Avoca, Pennsylvania, on 16 July 2025./Getty Images JD Vance JD and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first child born to sitting VP in 156 years Vice-president and second lady announce birth of Alec Neel Vance, their fourth child, in social media statement
Prefer the Guardian on Google Vice-President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice-president in more than 150 years.
Born on Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, nine; Vivek, six; and Mirabel, four.
Vance announced the birth on social media with a statement signed by him and his wife.
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