Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) has pushed back against criticism of his 2021 comments about “childless cat ladies” running the United States, saying they were taken out of context and blown out of proportion by Democrats. The running mate of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made the remarks on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show, referring to Vice President Kamala Harris and other top Democrats.
In a recent interview with Fox News’s Trey Gowdy, Vance attempted to clarify his comments, suggesting that Democrats like Harris have become “anti-child and anti-family.” He argued that Republicans, on the other hand, should be “pro-family” and that the country has become particularly challenging for parents under the policies of the current administration.
Vance acknowledged that not everyone will have children, but emphasized the importance of supporting families and having sympathy for those who are unable to have children. He also reiterated his criticism of Harris’s policies, saying they have made it difficult for parents.
The senator’s comments have sparked controversy, with some high-profile figures, including actress Jennifer Aniston, speaking out against them. Vance has defended his remarks, saying they were made in a sarcastic tone but were ultimately true. He has also accused the Left of being “anti-family” and suggested that Democrats are trying to take his comments out of context.
The controversy surrounding Vance’s comments comes as Republicans shift their focus to Harris, who is now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Harris’s campaign has been attacking Vance, calling him “weird” and criticizing his views on family and parenting.
