Second Family of the United States
| Second Family of the United States | |
|---|---|
| Current region | Washington, D.C. |
| Founded | April 21, 1789 |
| Founder | Family of John Adams |
| Current head | Family of JD Vance since January 20, 2025 |
| Estate(s) | Number One Observatory Circle (vice presidential residence) |
The second family of the United States is the family of the vice president of the United States, who is the second highest-ranking official of the U.S. federal government. Members of the second family consist of the vice president, the second lady or second gentleman, grandchildren, stepchildren, in-laws, etc.
JD Vance, the 50th and current vice president and his immediate family is the current second family of the United States since January 20, 2025.
Residence
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The second family is designated to live in the Number One Observatory Circle as the vice president's family, as well as for the sake of their protection and safety.
Protection
[change | change source]The United States Secret Service is in charge of protecting the second family at all times. As part of their protection, the vice president, second lady or gentleman, and other immediate family members are given Secret Service codenames. The use of these codes are used due to security and safety reasons.