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JD Vance Takes A Tour Of Notre Dame While In Paris

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Vice President J.D. Vance made headlines this week not just for his role at an international summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Paris, but for a refreshingly candid and relatable moment with his family during a visit to the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral.

While Vance engaged with world leaders on the future of AI—urging them to see it as an opportunity rather than a risk—it was his five-year-old son, Vivek, who stole the spotlight during the family's tour of the famed cathedral.

Video footage showed the vice president carrying his three-year-old daughter, Mirabel, while Vivek peppered him with nonstop questions and their seven-year-old son, Ewan, walked alongside Second Lady Usha Vance. It was a rare, unscripted glimpse into the life of a high-ranking official juggling family life with global diplomacy—and social media took notice.

“‘Daaaaad, can we go now? I want chicken nuggets.’ Seriously, though, it’s great that JD and Usha are trying to give the kids as normal a family life as possible for the next 4 (8? 12?) years,” quipped Mark Krikorian.

Another post captured the sentiment perfectly: "The five-year-old who will absolutely not stop asking questions in church is the realest." Others imagined a reality show following the Vance family's adventures, humorously noting that no matter how high-ranking a parent might be, to their kids, they’re still just dad.

Beyond the amusement, many saw something deeper in the moment—a uniquely American family dynamic playing out on the world stage. Brianna Lyman summed it up: “Vance’s daughter won’t let go of him, his youngest son is talking to him like they’re just hanging at home in the living room, and the oldest is chatting it up with Usha. It’s nice to see an average American family dynamic in leadership.”

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