• In September 2008, former Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin announced that her 17-year-old daughter, Bristol Palin, was pregnant and intended to marry the child's father, Levi Johnston. The news came only a few days after John McCain's announcement of Palin as his running mate. The child, Tripp Johnston, was born on December 28, 2008.People: Bristol Palin Welcomes a Son (December 29, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Bristol Palin 5 months pregnant at time of announcement
  2. Bristol's father is Todd Palin
  3. Baby's father is Levi Johnston
  4. Palins asked media to respect young couple's privacy
  5. McCain knew of Bristol's pregnancy before offering Sarah Palin the VP slotReuters: To rebut rumors, Palin says daughter, 17, pregnant (September 1, 2008)
  6. Announcement made on first day of Republican National Convention
  7. The child, Tripp Johnston, was born on December 28, 2008People: Bristol Palin Welcomes a Son (December 29, 2008)

• Pregnancy Rumors

  Rumors had been spreading throughout the Labor Day weekend that Palin's most recent child, Trig Palin, was actually birthed by Bristol, making him the governor's grandchild. New photographic evidence of a visibly-pregnant Sarah Palin seems to have quieted these rumors.Daily Kos: Sarah Palin Story Ender (August 31, 2008)

• Sarah and Todd Palin Statement

  "We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows she has our unconditional love and support."Los Angeles Times: Sarah Palin announces 17-year-old daughter is pregnant (September 1, 2008)

• Statements after Birth

  Sarah Palin released a statement on the governor's Web site a few days after the birth of Tripp. She said the pregnancy had been "shocking news" but that they now feel blessed. Bristol Palin also made a statement, saying her situation was not ideal and that she discourages teens to become pregnant, but that she "can't imagine life without" Tripp.Politico: Bristol: Pregnancy wasn't 'ideal' (January 2, 2009)

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