JD Vance Celebrates Mother's 10-Year Sobriety Milestone at White House
Vice President JD Vance honored his mother, Beverly Aikins, at the White House for reaching a significant milestone in her battle against addiction.
In a heartfelt ceremony at the White House, Vice President JD Vance commemorated his mother Beverly Aikins’ 10 years of sobriety. The event, held in the Roosevelt Room, was a fulfillment of a promise Vance made during his speech at the Republican National Convention. ‘I remember when I gave my convention speech, and I even said during the speech that we would have your 10-year medallion ceremony at the White House,’ Vance remarked, reflecting on the journey that led to this moment.
Vance’s book, ‘Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis,’ delves into his mother’s struggles with opioid addiction, which he credits as a pivotal influence on his life and career. Aikins, now a nurse at an addiction recovery center in Ohio, shared her advice for those battling substance abuse: ’to reach out, to try to get help, and that recovery is hard, but it’s so worth it.’
The ceremony was attended by Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, and their three children, marking a family celebration of resilience and recovery. Aikins’ journey from addiction to sobriety underscores the personal impact of the opioid crisis, a topic Vance has passionately addressed in his political career.