It's official. There's a new baby in the Donald Trump administration.
Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday evening that his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, welcomed a baby boy on Sunday morning. Alec Neel Vance is the couple's fourth child.
The vice president released a statement online, announcing the birth and thanking the medical staff that helped:
We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother.
The incredible military doctors and staff members of Walter Reed Medical Center and the White House Medical Unit have been a blessing.
We are deeply thankful for all they have done for our family.
Sweet! Congratulations to @JDVance and @SLOTUS https://t.co/gdOZN8wdHy
— SarahDownSouth (@SarahDownSouth) July 19, 2026
The "congratulations" social media posts are flowing. Even the White House posted the announcement and congratulated the couple on their new family of six:
Congratulations to Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance on the birth of their fourth child! 💙🇺🇸 https://t.co/2C4BkUOAi5
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 19, 2026
The Vances announced they were expecting a fourth child back in January of this year.
We’re very happy to share some exciting news. Our family is growing! pic.twitter.com/0RohEBYXM7
— Second Lady Usha Vance (@SLOTUS) January 20, 2026
Baby Alec's three older siblings will, no doubt, enjoy doting on the little guy. They include nine-year-old Ewan, six-year-old Vivek, and four-year-old Mirabel.
Last year, Usha appeared on Meghan McCain's podcast and talked about her views of marriage and parenthood. She said that she and JD both really wanted children going into their marriage, but she wanted two initially. Having a third one "felt right," though, she said, and then JD decided he'd like to go for one more. It sounds like he was able to convince her.
Usha is the first second lady in modern U.S. history to give birth while her husband is serving as vice president, but as I wrote in January, a couple of presidents have had babies while in office:
Grover Cleveland and his wife, Frances, welcomed two children during his second term. Esther Cleveland was actually born in the White House — the only person who can claim that honor — on September 9, 1893. The family had another child, Marion, born in 1895.
More recently, John F. Kennedy's wife, Jacqueline, gave birth to a baby boy while JFK was president. Patrick Bouvier Kennedy was born prematurely on August 7, 1963. Sadly, he only lived for two days. The loss of the baby was a tough time for the family and the entire nation. Even worse, JFK was assassinated just three months after losing his infant son. It was Jackie's fifth pregnancy.
I've enjoyed watching the Vance family serve our country, and I love how hands-on JD and Usha are with their kids, and I'll admit, I can't wait to see baby Alec in the mix. The family's most recent public appearance was at an event promoting the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
Racers at the ready! While we wait for next month’s Grand Prix in Washington, DC, tune into Storytime with the Second Lady for two “Cars” stories read by legendary driver Danica Patrick.
— Second Lady Usha Vance (@SLOTUS) July 17, 2026
P.s. Yes, that’s the same Old Navy dress in black. pic.twitter.com/kkAfJOWM0O
Editor's Note: Do you enjoy PJ Media's conservative reporting that takes on the radical left and woke media? Support our work so that we can continue to bring you the truth.
Join PJ Media VIP and use promo code FIGHT to receive 60% off your membership.
Join the conversation as a VIP Member