Tripp Johnston

Tripp Johnston is the son of Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston. Tripp was born on December 28, 2008.People: Bristol Palin Welcomes a Son (December 29, 2008) Bristol Palin's pregnancy and relationship with Levi Johnston was widely covered in the media after her mother, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, confirmed the pregnancy in September 2008. In the days following his birth, an unnamed source said People magazine paid $300,000 for the first photos of Tripp. An executive from People denied the report.Adn.com (AK): Magazine Executive Denies Palin Baby Reports: Ap Alaska (December 30, 2008)

On March 11, 2009, several gossip and news sources reported that Palin and Johnston had broken up.Perez Hilton: Bristol and Levi Breakup (March 11, 2009)

Former vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, confirmed that her daughter Bristol was pregnant in September 2008, only a few days after John McCain announced he had chosen Sarah Palin as his running mate in the 2008 Election. Palin said Bristol and the father planned to get married and raise the baby together. Although Palin only named Levi Johnston by his first name, it was later revealed that he was the father of the child.

On January 2, 2009, Sarah Palin released a statement on the governor's Web site saying that 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)