Second Lady Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, announced on Tuesday that she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child. The baby, a boy, is expected in late July. Mrs. Vance confirmed via social media that both she and the baby are in good health and expressed gratitude for the care provided by military doctors and staff. This announcement marks a historical first, as Usha Vance will be the first Second Lady to give birth while her husband is in office.
Announcement Details
The announcement was made through a social media statement and an Instagram post. The couple shared that they are anticipating the birth of a son in late July.
Family Information
Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance, both 40 years old, have been married since 2014. They currently have three children: two sons, Ewan and Vivek, and one daughter, Mirabel. The family resides at the Naval Observatory.
Historical Context
Usha Vance's pregnancy marks the first instance of a Second Lady having a child while her husband serves in office. Historically, two First Ladies gave birth during their husbands' presidencies:
- Frances Cleveland, wife of President Grover Cleveland, gave birth to a daughter in the White House in 1893 and another child in 1895.
- Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of President John F. Kennedy, gave birth to her third child, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, in 1963. Patrick was born prematurely and died two days later.
Second Lady Usha Vance's Background and Role
Usha Vance was born and raised in San Diego, California. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Andhra Pradesh, India. She met JD Vance at Yale Law School in 2010.
Prior to her husband's assumption of the vice presidency, Mrs. Vance had a legal career. This included working as a corporate litigator at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and clerking for Chief Justice John Roberts on the Supreme Court and for Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his tenure on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She stepped down from her legal role after her husband became Vice President.
Since her husband assumed office, Usha Vance has established a small staff, transitioned her children to life at the Naval Observatory, and initiated a childhood literacy platform, which included a summer reading challenge last year. She has frequently appeared alongside her husband during his first year in office.
Vice President Vance's Stance on Birth Rates
Vice President JD Vance has publicly advocated for increasing birth rates in the United States. He began expressing concerns about declining birth rates when he launched his political career in 2021 as a U.S. Senate candidate for Ohio. He has continued to promote this view, including in a 2025 speech at the March for Life, where he stated a desire for "more babies in the United States of America."
Upcoming Engagements
The Vances are scheduled to lead the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, next month.