President Donald Trump's Vice President, JD Vance, and Second Lady Usha Vance recently announced the anticipated addition of a fourth child to their family. The news was shared via an Instagram post, which detailed that the couple is expecting a baby boy due in late July of this year. The announcement was met with a mix of congratulatory messages and harsh criticism from various individuals.
The Vances expressed their excitement about the pregnancy in their public statement, saying, “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy.” They reassured the public that "Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July."
During this time, the couple has been under the care of military physicians, and they took the opportunity to express their gratitude towards the medical professionals and their staff for balancing their public duties with family life. “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,” they stated.
However, the heartwarming announcement was not received positively by all. A compilation of negative reactions by Not the Bee highlighted some of the more egregious responses. Comments ranged from a hope for miscarriage to accusations of fascism and white supremacy, reflecting a deeply polarized political climate. The Vances did not respond directly to these comments in their statement.
JD and Usha Vance met as students at Yale Law School and were married in 2014. Their family has grown over the years, with the birth of their first son, Ewan, in 2017, followed by Vivek in 2020, and their daughter, Mirabel, in 2021. The couple's journey into parenthood has intersected with their public service, as Vance's political profile rose.
Last month, Vice President Vance defended his wife against critics with a forceful statement. “Let me be clear. Anyone who attacks my wife, whether their name is Jen Psaki or Nick Fuentes, can eat s