J.D. Vance sparked outrage across the nation when his comments about “childless cat ladies” resurfaced from a past interview. The Republican vice presidential candidate is a father and a husband, who has spoken about his wife and children during the 2024 race to the White House. During his speech at the July 2024 Republican National Convention, J.D. revealed what his biggest achievement was in life: being a dad and giving his kids everything that he didn’t have throughout his childhood.
“I wanted to give my kids the things that I didn’t have when I was growing up,” J.D. said, before adding, “And that’s the accomplishment that I’m proudest of. Now they’re back at the hotel, and kids, if you’re watching, Daddy loves you very much but get your butts in bed. It’s 10 o’clock.”
Learn more about J.D.’s wife and kids, below.
Who Is J.D. Vance’s Wife?
J.D. met his wife, Usha Vance, at Yale Law School, and they tied the knot in 2014. Upon graduating from college, Usha worked as a law clerk for several federal judges. Additionally, she has been a constant presence for her husband during the 2024 presidential race, supporting him throughout speeches, interviews and appearances.
Usha also defended J.D.’s controversial comment about “childless cat ladies” during an interview with Fox. She began her response by noting, “I took a moment to look and actually see what he had said and try to understand what the context was.”
“Because what he was really saying is that it can be really hard to be a parent in this country,” Usha insisted. “And sometimes, our policies are designed in a way that make it even harder.”
How Many Kids Does J.D. Vance Have?
J.D. has three children with his wife, Usha. The spouses have brought their kids to a handful of recent public events.
Who Are J.D. Vance’s Children?
Usha and J.D. welcomed their first child, Ewan, in June 2017. In February 2020, the couple welcomed their second child, Vivek, followed by their third kid, Mirabel, in December 2021.
