Vance Family Welcomes Newborn; First Child Born to Sitting Vice President Since 1870s

Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.

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Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha, the second lady, revealed Sunday that they have welcomed a newborn son into their family. The arrival represents a historic milestone for the executive branch, as it marks the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years, according to the couple’s announcement.

The birth of the Vances’ fourth child underscores a rare circumstance in American political history. Such an event has not occurred since the 1870s, making the occasion noteworthy among presidential administrations and their families.

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