Trump defends JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' remarks during interview at NABJ convention

Former Pres. Trump defended his running mate JD Vance's 2021 "childless cat ladies" remark during an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago, telling ABC News' Rachel Scott that Vance is "strongly family-oriented."

"But that doesn't mean if you don't have a family, there's something wrong with that."

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[alfagtv]

He said a lot without saying anything. Typical Donald.

[penguin]

Trump speaks a lot of words without actually communicating anything.

[suzukibeane]

Rachel should have asked Trump what he thinks of Vance calling him "American Hitler"

[diegobeltrantorres]

The Guy didn't answer the question

[tomcassidy]

trumps nightmare educated black women

[bakytbaimatov]

“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities” (Voltaire)”

[jkoltyr]

He NEVER answers a question...how anyone supports him is unbelievable!! VOTE BLUE!!!

[ivyrubyred]

I triple dare Trump to debate Kamala and I triple dare JD Vance to publicly say cat lady again. 😂

[MoreThanYouTimesTwo]

This man, Donald John Trump NEEDS a cognitive test!!!
A total non-answer, gibberish, meaningless drivel.

[Drstrange]

I felt like I was having a stroke after hearing Trump's answer. 😵‍💫

[ColleenOMalley-vcvd]

What about those single Men with no children. What about that? What are they?

[jatodd]

Why isn't there at least 4 hours of coverage a day specifically on how Trump is too old to run and when will he drop out?!?

[GooniesNeverSayDie]

"I can't hear you Harris" = "Protect me, ask me an easy question and agree."

[udihvrp]

This is why Harris poll numbers just keep getting better by the hour

[ChrisSonPEI]

Is defend the right word? He rambled and called single childless people "superior". It was all very weird.

[simphiwetom]

Watching from Cape Town, South Africa; Trump is a psychopath.

[nikkipage]

But there is no explanation for Rachel Scotts bad attitude and vehement tone. Very unprofessional.

[pattabhikondayapalepu]

Trump is correct. The interviewer is very Rude. This is not the way you conduct interview. Please Please stop interview with former President like this.

[kndcqqi]

Word salad 😂 I believe he said childless people are superior

[mrgrillsmg]

Word! Where is Joe Biden right, who’s running this country?! He’s taking his nap. I feel so protected!😂😂😂😂😂