Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance recently defended his prior comments about childless adults, clarifying that his criticism was aimed at the Democratic Party for what he perceives as becoming 'anti-family,' rather than targeting individuals who do not or cannot have children.
Vance emphasized the transformative impact of parenthood on one's perspective, stating, 'Having children, becoming a father, becoming a mother, I really do think it changes your perspective, and in a pretty profound way.'
Addressing his controversial 2021 remark on Fox News about the country being led by 'a bunch of childless cat ladies,' Vance asserted that the comment was made sarcastically and that its substance had been misconstrued. He clarified, 'Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment. I’ve got nothing against cats. I’ve got nothing against dogs. I’ve got one dog.'
Vance expressed regret that the focus had shifted to the sarcasm rather than the core message he intended to convey. He reiterated his belief that the Democratic Party has adopted policies that are 'anti-family' and 'anti-child.'
While acknowledging Vice President Kamala Harris and her family, Vance underscored that his critique was not aimed at diminishing her personally but rather at highlighting what he perceives as the Democratic Party's advocacy of policies that are detrimental to children.
In conclusion, Vance emphasized that his comments were not meant to criticize individuals who are childless but to draw attention to what he views as a broader societal shift towards policies that are not supportive of families and children.
