Senator JD Vance, running mate of former President Donald Trump, recently defended comments that accused key Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, of being “miserable childless cat ladies” who are anti-family and anti-kids. Vance made these controversial remarks during an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show on SiriusXM, where he claimed that becoming a parent changes one’s perspective in a profound way. He criticized the Democratic Party for what he perceives as their anti-family policies and expressed the need to call them out on this issue.
Vance’s comments resurfaced online after he was nominated as the Republican Party’s vice presidential candidate. Despite facing criticism for his statements, Vance refused to apologize or back down from his views, stating that he believes honesty is important when addressing the problems he sees within the Democratic Party. He clarified that his criticism was not directed at individuals who are unable to have children for various reasons, but rather at the party’s overall stance on family and children.
In a previous appearance at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Vance had singled out Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senator Cory Booker, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for not having children. He argued that the rejection of the American family by the left is a significant issue and described it as one of the most pernicious and evil things they have done in the country. Vance’s comments have sparked backlash from Democrats and their allies, who view his remarks as an unfair presumption about the decision to have children based on political ideology.
Some critics have used Vance’s remarks to rally in support of Harris, with her supporters embracing the idea of being “cat ladies” and potentially electing the first female US president. The Harris campaign has labeled Vance as “weird” and criticized his stance on issues such as abortion. Kamala Harris’ role as a stepmother to her husband’s two children has been highlighted by her supporters as evidence of her dedication to family. Vance’s comments have also been challenged by Kerstin Emhoff, the ex-wife of Douglas Emhoff, who praised Harris for her role in their blended family.
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, typically supportive of Republicans, criticized Vance’s comments by highlighting Harris’ role as a stepmother and arguing that the decision to have children is personal and often a matter of chance. The editorial board cautioned against sounding like moral scolds when discussing family values and children. Despite the backlash, Vance has not backed down from his statements and continues to emphasize the importance of highlighting what he sees as the Democratic Party’s anti-family policies.
