Politics
JD Vance Wanted Newborn Son’s Name to Be a ‘Tribute’ to President Trump, But Wife Usha ‘Shut It Down’
Given the choice, Vice President JD Vance would have named his fourth child after President Donald Trump, according to a new report from Rob Shuter.
“JD floated the idea of naming the baby Donald,” a source told Shuter for his Naughty But Nice Substack on Tuesday, July 21. “He thought it would be the ultimate tribute to President Trump. JD knows the President appreciates loyalty, and he believed it would be a meaningful gesture.”
JD’s wife, Usha Vance, however, “shut it down.”
According to the insider, Usha — who gave birth to son Alec Neel Vance on Sunday, July 19 — “politely, but firmly” told her husband no.
“Usha wanted their son’s name to reflect their family, not make a political statement,” the source said. “She wasn’t about to turn her newborn into a headline before he could even walk.”
“JD knew when to surrender,” an insider told Shuter. “He may be Vice President of the United States, but at home he knows exactly who gets the final vote.”
The VP announced the birth of their son via Instagram, sharing that “Usha and the baby are happy and healthy.”
“Our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother,” he added.
