JD Vance Called Out for Hypocrisy After Revealing Why He Decided To Have a Fourth Child

US Vice President JD Vance has faced criticism after revealing that government tax incentives influenced his decision to have a fourth child with his wife, Usha Vance. Critics accused him of hypocrisy, pointing to his past opposition to expanding child tax credits.

At the 2026 March for Life Rally in Washington DC, Vance said financial incentives from the government played a significant role in conversations with his wife about growing their family. The couple have three children and are expecting their fourth, a boy, in the coming summer. 'Honey, we've got an expanded child tax credit, and we've got the Trump accounts. We got to take advantage of this stuff,' Vance recalled telling his wife.

Netizens Call Vance Out

Clips of Vance's comments were shared online, drawing criticism from social media users. 'Using tax credits and political accounts to decide on having kids? That doesn't feel right,' said one commenter.

'Bro is literally bragging about having kids for the tax perks like it's a coupon deal. Also funny how the GOP kills the child tax credit, then shows up pretending they're "pro-family" while forcing women into pregnancies. Pure hypocrisy,' said another.

'So your main determining factor on whether or not to have a child is based on tax breaks and financial reasons? Man, it's almost like financial instability is one of the exact reasons people don't want children,' said a third.

The Child Tax Credit

The Child Tax Credit Vance refers to is a provision in President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' Enacted on 4 July, 2025, the legislation included an increase to the child tax credit from $2000 (estimated £1,461) to $2,200 (estimated £1,607) per eligible child in 2026. US citizens who have children or dependents under 17 years old can take advantage of the tax credit provision.

To qualify for the full credit, parents or guardians must have an annual income of $200,000 (£146,172) or below individually, or $400,000 (£292,344) or below if filing joint tax returns. The credit is reduced by 5 per cent for every $1,000 (£731) earned above these limits.

The Backlash Continues

Beyond his comments on having a fourth child, Vance has also drawn criticism for his remarks about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and tensions in Minneapolis. His comments followed the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a federal agent, weeks after Renée Good was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.

'When I was in Minneapolis, I heard a number of crazy stories,' said Vance in a post on X. 'But near the top of the list: A couple of off-duty ICE and CBP officers were going to dinner in Minneapolis. They were doxxed and their location revealed, and the restaurant was then mobbed. The officers were locked in the restaurant, and the local police refused to respond to their pleas for help (as they've been directed by local authorities). Eventually their fellow federal agents came to their aid.'

'This is just a taste of what's happening in Minneapolis because state and local officials refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement,' Vance continued. 'They have created the chaos so they can have moments like yesterday, where someone tragically dies and politicians get to grandstand about the evils of enforcing the border.'

Activist David Hogg pushed back on Vance's comments. 'Your "solution" is to tell Americans obey the invasion of our communities by masked government agents as they abduct people and execute Americans in the street or else we will get executed?' said Hogg. 'That's not a solution. It's a violation of our rights. You are a tyrant.'

Jon Favreau, a former speechwriter for Barack Obama, also responded. 'Do you hear yourself? Your federal agents shot a man ten times and you're complaining about their f-ing lunch being interrupted?? What the f- is wrong with you?'