Second Lady Usha Vance posted on X on June 24, 2026, to rebut a New York Times story that linked pregnancy attire among Trump administration women to political messaging.
Vance, who is expecting her fourth child with Vice President JD Vance, shared a video of her husband reading from Winnie the Pooh while she wore a coral dress. She also posted a receipt showing the Old Navy garment cost $8.75 after discounts.
In her post, Vance wrote that her choices reflect necessity, comfort, and economy. She asked what the newspaper would say next about her elastic-waistband pants and compression socks.
Katie Miller, wife of adviser Stephen Miller, added that fewer births have reduced options for affordable maternity wear. She praised Vance for making such clothing accessible.
The New York Times article, published the same day, described the pregnancies as presenting an idealized image of womanhood aligned with administration views on family.
