Usha Vance Is pregnant with Fourth Child, a Baby Boy, a Historic First for a Second Lady
By Alexus Mosley
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Second Lady Usha Vance is expecting her fourth child with Vice President JD Vance, the couple announced this week. The news was shared in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, January 20, where the vice president and second lady revealed they are welcoming a baby boy due in late July. According to the couple, both Usha and the baby are doing well.
“We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy,” the post read. “Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July.”
JD and Usha Vance are already parents to three children: Ewan, 8, Vivek, 5, and Mirabel, 4. In their announcement, the couple also expressed gratitude for the medical professionals and staff supporting their family during this busy season of public service. Beyond the personal milestone, Usha’s pregnancy is also historic. She is believed to be the first vice presidential spouse to be pregnant while holding the title of second lady, marking a rare moment where modern family life intersects visibly with national leadership.
At 40, Usha Vance is also the youngest woman to serve as second lady since Jane Hadley Barkley, who assumed the role in 1949 at age 38. Her pregnancy adds a contemporary chapter to the evolving image of political spouses, one that reflects the realities of working parenthood, public life, and family growth happening simultaneously.
As the Vance family prepares to welcome their newest addition this summer, the announcement has drawn attention not just for its historic nature, but for the reminder that even at the highest levels of government, life’s most personal moments continue to unfold.