US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance. The announcement, shared by Vance on X, marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first sitting US vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a child while in office.

JD Vance fourth child announced on X

US Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday, July 19, that he and Second Lady Usha Vance had welcomed their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance. Sharing the news on X, Vance said both mother and baby were healthy and that their three older children were thrilled to meet their new baby brother.

He also thanked the doctors, nurses and medical staff at Walter Reed Medical Center and the White House Medical Unit for the care they provided during the delivery. The couple, who married in 2014, are now parents to four children.

Usha Vance baby boy marks historic moment

The birth has also created a unique moment in American political history. According to historical records cited by CBS, JD Vance is the first sitting US vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a child while serving in office.

The last known example dates back to 1870, when Vice President Schuyler Colfax Jr., who served under President Ulysses S. Grant, and his wife Ellen welcomed their son, Schuyler Colfax III. The long gap makes the Vance family's latest addition a rare milestone in the history of the US vice presidency.

Following the announcement, congratulations poured in from political leaders and supporters across social media, celebrating the family's newest member.

Alec Neel Vance joins growing family

CNN reported, citing people familiar with the family's plans, that JD Vance, Usha Vance and their four children are expected to spend private family time in rural northern Virginia following the birth.

Usha Vance, an Indian American lawyer born and raised in San Diego, California, is the daughter of parents who immigrated to the United States from India. Since becoming Second Lady, she has frequently attracted public attention for her legal background, family life and role in the administration.

The Vance family has largely kept their children out of the public spotlight while occasionally sharing family updates through official statements and social media.

Charlie Kirk conversation influenced family decision

JD Vance previously revealed that the couple's decision to have a fourth child was influenced by a deeply personal conversation following the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

According to Vance, Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, encouraged Usha Vance to have more children, saying she regretted having only two. Vance said that conversation stayed with the family and ultimately helped shape their decision to welcome another child.

In recent months, public attention has also focused on the Vances because of Usha Vance's Indian American heritage and her role as Second Lady. However, Sunday's announcement shifted attention back to the family's personal milestone.

The announcement was made directly by JD Vance through his official X account, while details about the family's immediate plans were reported by CNN. Historical context regarding previous vice presidents welcoming children while in office has been referenced by CBS.

The birth of Alec Neel Vance marks an important family celebration and a noteworthy chapter in the history of the US vice presidency.