JD Vance Honors Mother's 10-Year Sobriety Milestone at White House Ceremony

The Vice President fulfilled a campaign promise by celebrating Beverly Aikins' recovery journey with family and friends in a heartfelt event.

Beverly Aikins, Vice President JD Vance's mother, marked 10 years of sobriety during a White House ceremony on April 7, 2025.
The event fulfilled a promise Vance made at the 2024 Republican National Convention to celebrate his mother's sobriety at the White House.
Aikins received a medallion symbolizing her recovery and a challenge coin from President Trump, presented by Vance on the president's behalf.
Vance expressed deep pride in his mother's transformation, reflecting on her journey from addiction to her current role as a nurse helping others in recovery.
The celebration highlighted themes of personal resilience, family bonds, and the broader conversation on addiction recovery and redemption.