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JD Vance says wife Usha and son 'happy and healthy' after birth of fourth child

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Updated 20.7.2026
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Alec Neel Vance *Usha Vance JD Vance Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Schuyler Colfax

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Jul 20 Evening

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BBC News - WorldJul 20

JD Vance says wife Usha and son 'happy and healthy' after birth of fourth child

US Vice-President JD Vance announced on social media that his wife, Usha Vance, gave birth to their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning. Both mother and baby are reported to be happy and healthy, and their three older children are excited to meet their new brother. This marks the first time a baby has been born to a sitting vice-president in over 150 years. The birth occurred at Walter Reed Medical Center, and Vance expressed gratitude to the military doctors and staff. President Donald Trump also congratulated the Vance family on the birth of their son.

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JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance.

— JD Vance

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Usha and the baby are happy and healthy.

— JD Vance

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This is the first time a baby has been born to a sitting vice-president while in office for over 150 years.

— Associated Press

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President Donald Trump congratulated the Vance family on the birth of their son.

— Donald Trump

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The Vance family has three other children: Ewan (9), Vivek (6), and Mirabel (4).

Jul 20 Morning

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Al JazeeraJul 20

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife announce birth of fourth child

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, have announced the birth of their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance. The baby was born on Sunday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This marks the first time a child has been born to a sitting vice president in over 150 years. The Vance family expressed their happiness with the healthy arrival of their son, who joins their three older children. Vance, who has previously advocated for increased birth rates in the United States, welcomed his new son amidst a recent trend of births among high-ranking Trump administration officials.

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The Guardian - World NewsJul 20

JD and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first child born to sitting VP in 156 years

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday. This marks the first child born to a sitting vice president in 156 years. The baby boy joins older siblings Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. The Vances shared the news via a social media statement, expressing joy and thanking medical staff. The birth aligns with Vance's public advocacy for increased birth rates in the United States. The last time a sitting vice president had a child was in 1870.

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JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance.

— JD Vance and Usha Vance

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Alec Neel Vance is the first child born to a sitting US vice president in over 150 years.

— article

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The last child born to a sitting vice president was Schuyler Colfax III in 1870.

— White House Historical Association

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JD Vance is a proponent of increasing birth rates in the US.

— article

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Usha Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants.

— article