On April 4, 2025, Vice President JD Vance welcomed his mother, Beverly Aikins, to the White House to celebrate a milestone that means the world to their family: her 10 years of sobriety. The Ohio senator-turned-Vice President had promised this moment during his speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, when he proudly told the crowd, “My mom is here, 10 years clean and sober,” and suggested marking the occasion in the White House if President Trump approved. Now, with Trump in office and Vance as his VP, that promise came to life.
The celebration took place in the Roosevelt Room, surrounded by family and friends, where Bev received her 10-year medallion—a symbol of a decade of courage and commitment. For Vance, it was a chance to honor the woman who raised him through tough times, including her well-documented struggle with addiction, as shared in his memoir Hillbilly Elegy. Today, Bev shines as a nurse at an addiction recovery center in Cincinnati, helping others find the hope she reclaimed for herself.
The room buzzed with pride as the Vice President spoke of his mom’s journey, a story of redemption that’s touched hearts far beyond their Middletown roots. Bev, glowing with emotion, stood as living proof that second chances can lead to beautiful victories. For JD Vance, America’s Vice President, it was a day to say “I love you, Mom” in the grandest way possible—right from the White House.