Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States, has announced she is expecting her fourth child, a baby boy, due in July.
In a joint statement from the Office of the Vice President, JD and Usha Vance revealed their exciting news, confirming they are expecting a baby boy in July. The couple expressed their joy, stating, “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy. Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July.”
Usha and JD Vance are already parents to two sons, Ewan and Vivek, and a daughter, Mirabel. The announcement marks a significant moment for the couple, as Usha will be the first Second Lady to have a baby while her husband serves as Vice President.
Usha Bala Vance was born in San Diego County, California, to Telugu Indian immigrant parents who moved to the United States in the 1980s from Andhra Pradesh. Her father, Radhakrishna “Krish” Chilukuri, is a mechanical engineer from IIT Madras and a lecturer at San Diego State University. Her mother, Lakshmi Chilukuri, is a molecular biologist and provost at the University of California, San Diego.
Before taking on her role as Second Lady, Usha Vance had a successful career as a corporate litigator at Munger, Tolles & Olson in San Francisco. She also clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts on the Supreme Court and for appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh. Usha graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University and earned her law degree from Yale Law School. Additionally, she was a Gates Cambridge Scholar at Cambridge University in England.
In a post on X, Usha Vance expressed her anticipation for the arrival of her son, stating her excitement about welcoming him in late July. The couple’s announcement has garnered attention and congratulations from many, highlighting the significance of this milestone in their family life.
The Vice President’s statement also acknowledged the support they have received during this busy time, saying, “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.”
This announcement not only brings joy to the Vance family but also marks a historic moment in the role of the Second Lady, as Usha prepares to balance her responsibilities with her growing family.
According to India Currents, the Vance family is looking forward to this new chapter in their lives.