Baby Unharmed After Landing Scare
Second Lady Usha Vance Steadies Herself and Infant After Losing Footing Descending From Helicopter
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Vance joked that the family was taking a nine-week-old on a 7.5-hour flight because Alaska was Usha’s 50th state, adding that he might look “haggard and stressed out” after his speech.
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Vance described Sullivan as “a really great guy, a Marine Corps veteran” whom he said should remain in the Senate.
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The visit was also expected to include an Energy Department announcement of $150 million for new power lines in Alaska, according to the report.
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The report noted that Usha Vance became the first woman since the 1870s to give birth while her husband was vice president.
Second Lady Usha Vance briefly lost her footing while stepping off a helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, with her nine-week-old son strapped to her chest in a carrier. NY Post reported that she grabbed the railing and steadied herself before tumbling, keeping her infant safe. The incident was captured on video and quickly circulated online.
Vance was heading to Alaska with some of her children to join Vice President JD Vance's campaign swing for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The Daily Beast noted that nearby personnel did not immediately step in to assist, sparking online debate about the moment. The baby remained unharmed throughout the incident.
A Nine-Week-Old on a Cross-Country Flight
Vice President JD Vance joked about bringing his newborn son on the grueling 7.5-hour flight to Alaska. NY Post reported that Vance quipped the family was making the journey because Alaska was Usha's 50th state visited. He added he might look "haggard and stressed out" after delivering his campaign speech for Sullivan.
Vance Backs Sullivan as Marine Corps Veteran
JD Vance described Senator Dan Sullivan as "a really great guy" and a decorated Marine Corps veteran who deserves to stay in the Senate. Tri-City Herald reported that the Alaska trip was designed to boost Sullivan ahead of the midterm elections. The vice president's appearance underscores the campaign's strategy of deploying top officials to competitive races.
Energy Announcement Accompanies Campaign Visit
The Alaska trip also featured a major Department of Energy announcement. Tri-City Herald reported that the federal government committed $150 million for new power lines in Alaska. The dual-purpose visit combined campaign activity with infrastructure investment in the state.
Usha Makes History as First VP's Wife to Give Birth
Usha Vance became the first woman since the 1870s to give birth while her husband served as vice president. NY Post highlighted this rare historical milestone as Usha balances motherhood with her duties as Second Lady. Her composure during the helicopter incident drew praise from observers on social media.
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