In a recent interview on “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance defended his controversial remarks about “childless cat ladies,” stating that it was meant to be sarcastic. He emphasized that the focus should be on the substance of his argument rather than the sarcasm. Vance argued that society has become hostile towards the idea of having children and that his comments were aimed at criticizing the Democratic Party for its stance on family and child-rearing.
Vance’s comments resurfaced from a 2021 speech where he criticized Democratic leaders who were childless. He clarified that his criticism was not directed towards individuals who could not have children for medical reasons. His perspective on the importance of having children stemmed from discussions with his wife, Usha, about the societal pressures she faced in balancing a career and motherhood.
Despite facing backlash from various individuals, Vance reiterated that his comments were not intended to criticize individuals without children but rather to highlight the importance of family values and child-rearing. He emphasized the positive impact that being a parent has on one’s perspective on the world, while also expressing a desire to support his daughter’s future fertility if needed.