First son Eric Trump and wife Lara welcome their first child

Eric Trump and his wife Lara Yunaska applaud as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a rally at the Covelli Centre on July 25, 2017 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Eric and Lara Trump welcomed a son Tuesday afternoon.

The new father shared the news on Twitter along with a photo of his newborn, writing, "(Lara Trump) and I are excited to announce the birth of our son, Eric 'Luke' Trump at 8:50 this morning."

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The proud father shared the same message on Instagram, this time alongside a photo of him sweetly kissing his son’s forehead.

The newest Trump is the president’s ninth grandchild, joining Donald Trump Jr.’s five children and Ivanka Trump’s three children. Baby Eric is also the first child for Eric and Lara Trump, who got married in 2014 and share two dogs.