JD and Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child

In a post on social media, Mr. Vance said his wife and their son, Alec Neel Vance, were “happy and healthy.”

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NYT Published 19 July 2026

JD and Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child

Guardian Published 19 July 2026

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

Vice-president and second lady announced birth of Alec Neel Vance, their fourth child, in social media statement 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. Born on Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, nine; Vivek, six; and Mirabel, four. Continue reading...

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