Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, has announced that she and Vice President JD Vance are expecting their fourth child, a boy, reports BritPanorama.
In their statement, the couple expressed their excitement and shared that Usha and the baby are both doing well. They anticipate welcoming their new addition in late July. The Vances expressed particular gratitude towards the military doctors who care for their family, as well as the staff who support them in balancing their public duties with family life.
The couple already have three children: Ewan, 8, Vivek, 5, and Mirabel, 4, who are being raised within an interfaith household, with JD being a Catholic convert and Usha having been raised Hindu. Usha joins Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as the second White House figure expecting a child while serving under President Donald Trump.
JD Vance has articulated his desire for “more babies” in the United States, advocating for increased support for parenthood affordability in his first speech as vice president. Earlier this year, he reflected on the challenges of parenting amidst public life, acknowledging Usha’s role as “the gentle parent.”
He further commented on managing parenting pressures in public, noting, “If the kids have a total meltdown with all the cameras on, then it becomes a viral moment through no fault of their own.” Vance emphasized the importance of protecting their children from such scenarios, highlighting the reality of raising young children in the public sphere.
This forthcoming addition to the Vance family marks a significant personal milestone amidst their political roles and responsibilities.
The intersection of public life and private family matters continues to present unique challenges for those in high office, underscoring the complexities faced by modern political figures.
