JD Vance Clears Up The Rumors
Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Donald Trump’s running mate, recently addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding a past comment he made about “childless cat ladies.” Vance contends that Democrats are deliberately misrepresenting his remarks and inflating the backlash against him. During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Vance clarified his position, stating, “I made a sarcastic comment years ago that many Democrats have intentionally misconstrued.”
Vance expressed regret that his comment was misunderstood, but he also criticized the Democratic National Committee and Vice President Kamala Harris for allegedly distorting his words. Back in 2021, while campaigning for his Senate seat, Vance voiced concerns to Fox News host Tucker Carlson about what he saw as an “antifamily” agenda promoted by certain Democratic figures, whom he described disparagingly as “childless cat ladies.” He argued that these individuals, who he believed lacked a direct stake in family life, were driving policies that negatively impacted families across the nation.
The remark has resurfaced since Vance was announced as Trump’s vice-presidential pick, sparking renewed debate. Vance has consistently maintained that his comment was meant as sarcasm and a form of humor. “I’m a real person, and I make jokes,” Vance said. “What’s important is focusing on policy issues rather than dwelling on past remarks.”
Democrats have seized on the “childless cat ladies” comment, using it as a rallying point, particularly among female voters. At the recent Democratic National Convention, Oprah Winfrey used the phrase to illustrate her point about helping others regardless of their circumstances, prompting cheers from the audience. Harris’s campaign has even capitalized on the comment, selling merchandise with slogans like “Proud Member of the Childless Cat Ladies Club.”
Despite the uproar, Vance emphasized that his intention was to highlight serious concerns about the current state of family life in America. “This country has become too antifamily,” he argued, pointing to the rising costs of housing and groceries as major issues. While he did not offer a direct apology, Vance reassured women concerned by his comment that he is committed to addressing the challenges they face regarding family choices and economic opportunities.
