Vice President JD Vance and his family are exploring the possibility of leasing a rural property in Middleburg, Virginia, as a getaway from official duties in Washington, D.C. Middleburg, located approximately 45 miles from the capital, has a population of about 700 residents. NBC News first reported on the family's interest in the additional residence, although specific details about the property and its intended use have not been made public.
This search for a new home coincides with Usha Vance's upcoming birth of their fourth child, marking a historical moment as it is the first time a second lady has given birth while her husband serves in the White House since 1870. Should the leasing plan go ahead, the Secret Service would need to implement security measures at the new location, as they are responsible for the vice president's protection worldwide. A spokesperson from the Secret Service declined to comment on potential security upgrades, referring inquiries to the Office of the Vice President.
The Vance family currently resides at the Number One Observatory Circle, located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Prior to his vice presidency, Vance owned a home in Alexandria, Virginia, which he sold after moving to Observatory Circle. The family also possesses a historic five-bedroom house in Cincinnati, Ohio, which remains mostly unoccupied.