In a rare moment of personal celebration amid a high-stakes political season, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced on Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child.
The announcement, shared via a joint statement on social media, reveals that the newest addition to the Vance family—a boy—is due in late July. The news marks a historic milestone for the Office of the Vice President: Usha Vance, 40, will become the first sitting Second Lady in United States history to be pregnant while her husband is in office.+1
“We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy,” the couple said in their statement. “Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July.”
Navigating Public Service and Family Life
The Vances, who married in 2014 after meeting as students at Yale Law School, are already parents to three young children: Ewan (8), Vivek (5), and Mirabel (4). The family’s move to Number One Observatory Circle last year was a significant transition for the children, who have since become frequent fixtures at official events, often seen alongside their parents during domestic and international travels.
In their announcement, the couple expressed gratitude for the unique support system that surrounds a modern executive family.
“During this exciting and hectic time, we are particularly grateful for the military doctors who take excellent care of our family and for the staff members who do so much to ensure that we can serve the country while enjoying a wonderful life with our children.”
A Platform for Family Values
The pregnancy news aligns with the Vice President’s long-standing political focus on domestic “affordability” and pro-family policy. In recent months, JD Vance has been a vocal proponent of increasing the national birth rate, famously telling a crowd at the 2025 March for Life, “I want more babies in the United States of America.”
For Usha Vance, a former high-profile litigator who clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts, the role of Second Lady has been defined by a focus on childhood literacy. Since assuming the role, she has settled into the capital’s social fabric while maintaining what many observers call a “quietly formidable” presence.
The announcement also serves to quiet late-2025 tabloid rumors regarding the state of the couple’s marriage—speculation that intensified after Usha was photographed without her wedding ring. At the time, her office dismissed the claims with a relatable defense, noting she was simply a “mother of three who does a lot of dishes.”
The Road to Milan
Despite the pregnancy, the Second Lady’s schedule remains robust. The White House recently confirmed that the Vances are still slated to lead the official U.S. delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, next month.
While the July due date will likely mean a quieter summer for the Second Lady, her pregnancy is already being viewed as a cultural touchstone for a new generation of women balancing high-profile public service with the demands of a growing family. As the first Indian-American and Hindu woman to hold the title, Usha Vance continues to break new ground—this time, within the walls of the Second Family’s nursery.