'Jesus did not have children': JD Vance ripped for 'ridiculous' 'childless cat ladies' comment

JD Vance is facing growing backlash over his 2021 remark about "childless cat ladies." Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan and former Rep. Tim Ryan join Chris Jansing to share their thoughts on his comments, saying it shows Vance and Trump want to "control women."



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[reneekraeplin]

What about CHILDLESS MEN? OR MEN THAT WALK AWAY FROM THEIR OFFSPRING AND DONT PAY TO SUPPORT THEM?

[tereseday]

Why does he assume "childless cat ladies" are miserable?

[fatsolutions]

I’m adopted so does that mean my mother isn’t worthy? These guys cannot be taken seriously

[edwardrobinson]

I am a library professional and I do not have children. My stake in various communities has been to serve men, women and children by working for 25 years as a public librarian. Personally, not having children allowed me to serve the
public in an unlimited capacity and to assist and cover weekends for my colleagues with children. There is a pĺace for all in America.

[aimlesslost]

Having a child doesn't automatically make someone a sane wise person .

[jeffhemmen]

Childless women in this country pay taxes. Their opinions matter

[chinyelundubisi]

As an educator, that LAST remark was a WORD. Anybody can produce children, but bringing them up as functioning and productive adults is the achievement.

[JCst]

On that note we also DON'T need greedy corrupt lying billionaires deciding what's good for the rest of the nation 😂

[deegir]

Why is it only WOMEN without kids that shouldn’t have power? What about childless cat men?

[seantlewis]

I have two daughters in their 30s who according to Vance are childless cat ladies, but I also have a step-granddaughter who calls me grandpa. Love makes a family, not DNA.

[Lindamartinez-ytyf]

As an older cat lady. I have 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren so VAnce get a life! We have our lives

[_cmillie]

Childless women are criticized and single mothers are criticized. Make it make sense.

[johnmcnulty]

As a childless man, I know for a fact that I have given way more volunteer time to help my community than I would have if I had a wife and kids.

[rosem]

So if childless women can't make decisions on some issues, why would people without a uterus make decisions on uterus-related issues, per your logic, JD?

[shannonschaerer]

It is NOT our American DUTY to HAVE children!!

[AloisiaSedai]

If your opponent is making a huge mistake, don’t interrupt them.

[blacksquirrel]

Childless cat couple here, we’ve been funding other people’s children’s education and volunteering our entire lives.

[juliesaunders]

I have children and I'm profoundly offended that someone would suggest that I would be a lesser person if I didn't have them. Women have the right to be respected whether they have children or not.

[waltermilliken]

If childless men and women should not be in politics, then they should not pay taxes for schools, etc.

[beatrizpereda]

I feel sorry for his wife & children. He must be very controlling!