Teachers union president CLAPS BACK at Vance

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten responds to resurfaced 2021 comments in which Vance criticizes her and others working in education who do not have children. Weingarten tells Jen Psaki she considers her wife's children her kids and "somebody doesn't have to be a parent to be a great teacher."


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[mikeb.]

You don't have to have cancer to be a great oncologist.

[SlimJimIce]

Let’s not forget that just because you have children, that doesn’t mean you’re a good parent.

[noelpaintonsmith]

I am a retired teacher without kids. I am extremely offended by this BS.

[haileys]

Almost every single teacher starts teaching in their early 20s while single and childless. He's really reaching.

[bencarter]

Nuns are not even allowed to have kids. Yet they’ve been teaching in Catholic schools for centuries. Not an issue Vance.

[Top_Bot-cufc]

Ever notice how he attacks childless women and not childless men?

[elaineirvin]

Now I see why Trump elected him to run for VP with him because they're both insane. Whenever they open their mouth, they're insulting and disgusting.

[davidmistoffelees]

Leaving education up to parents is proven to be a bad idea.

[tw]

What he's really saying is, I don't want women to teach or perform any jobs outside of the home. The only thing he approves of are housewives and married mothers staying home.

[marianollie]

There's definitely something wrong with this man. He acts like we're all supposed to live under his values and not have our own.

[LordBaltimore]

Teachers without children actually have more time to concentrate on their students. Pay these teachers more and leave them alone, weirdo!!!!

[Miss_ESL]

Childless teacher here. I would protect my students with my life. I feel so privileged to get to see these amazing young people grow and become wonderful young adults, full of the confidence and knowledge I have helped to instil them with. JDV doesn't know what he's talking about.

[samle]

Using JD's logic....How can he act like a man when he has zero balls?

[sharonmcgee]

Right. Ms. Weingarten doesn’t have a single child. She has THOUSANDS❗️
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[karenjarrett]

This is a prime example of what holds America back.

[terrymiles]

I'm a semi-retired African American Man single with no kids. I mentor teenagers 16-19 men coming out of juvenile lockup and substitute teacher. Also an emergency contact for a few friends children. I take it as an honor and a blessing to have the parents trust. It takes a village to raise a children.

[danielf]

This dude has a really weird mindset… Scary, really.

[clairemoniz]

First the cat ladies, and now teachers? Keep talking, JD. There are several million of us in this country and many others who value what we do. Bad campaign strategy!

[Averagejoe-xmkc]

JD admits he is disoriented and disturbed. I think we can all agree that is accurate.

[Miss.M.]

As an adoptive parent and teacher for 18 years, JD Vance, trump & MAGA are so disgusting. It breaks my heart that millions of “Americans” want such unkind, hurtful & greedy people to lead & represent our country.