Vice President JD Vance Adds Chicken Coop to Residence, Includes Dozen Baby Chicks Vice President JD Vance has installed a chicken coop at his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory, accompanied by a dozen baby chicks. The coop, designed to resemble the Victorian-style home where the second family resides, features a round turret and a faux slate roof. The structure was custom-built by Carolina Coops, a North Carolina company known for its premium coops and social media presence. The project was completed on May 29, according to the company’s founder, Matthew DuBoise, who described the endeavor as a tribute to the historical significance of the site. The coop was constructed without taxpayer funds, as confirmed by an anonymous individual familiar with the project. The installation coincided with a family event over the weekend, during which local 4-H students engaged other children in educational activities about the new addition. This marks another unique feature added to the 72-acre Naval Observatory property, which has hosted vice presidents since 1977. Previous occupants have left their own marks, such as Joe Biden’s heritage garden, Mike Pence’s wife Karen’s beehives, Kamala Harris’ pink library wallpaper, and Dan Quayle’s heated swimming pool from 1991. The chicken coop’s design drew inspiration from the 19th-century residence, with its round turret and green trim. DuBoise emphasized that the Vances personally selected the 12 chicks to start their flock. He noted the project as an “American dream” moment, highlighting the honor of his company being chosen for the task. DuBoise oversaw the installation and provided guidance to Vance, his wife Usha, and their children.#us_naval_observatory #vice_president_jd_vance #carolina_coops #matthew_duboise #daily_wire
Vice President JD Vance Responds to Trump’s Remarks on 2028 Presidential Successor Vice President JD Vance addressed remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting a televised competition to select his successor for the 2028 presidential ticket, joking that the idea “doesn’t sound like the president of the United States.” The comments came days after Trump had publicly polled a Rose Garden audience to gauge support for Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his potential running mate. While the audience appeared to favor Vance, Trump refrained from casting a vote, instead referring to the pair as a “dream team” and “perfect ticket.” Vance, who has not publicly discussed his political ambitions, emphasized his focus on current responsibilities during a press conference at the White House. He highlighted efforts to combat fraud in federal healthcare programs, including initiatives targeting California, where Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom—a 2028 presidential hopeful—has been a frequent critic of the administration. Vance defended the administration’s anti-fraud task force, which Trump assigned to him earlier this year, and noted that some governors, regardless of party, recognize the urgency of the issue. The vice president’s focus on fraud enforcement coincided with his absence from the White House during Trump’s recent trip to China. Vance explained that Secret Service protocols require him to stay in the U.S. when the president is abroad, a situation he humorously compared to Macaulay Culkin’s role in Home Alone. “I walk into the White House and it’s very quiet and no one’s there,” he said, reflecting on the unusual circumstances.#president_donald_trump #governor_gavin_newsom #vice_president_jd_vance #secretary_of_state_marco_rubio #governor_janet_mills
