Hear Buttigieg’s response to Vance’s criticism of childless Democrats

Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg who was speaking to CNN in his personal capacity, responded to past comments from JD Vance about people who don’t have children working in the government in an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. #CNN #news

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[glitteryroses]

He's so eloquent and objective.🎉 No sensationalist rhetoric. No insults. No waffling. Just clear expression of points.✨

[terryt.]

I have no children but I love my nieces and nephews and was a committed teacher of many generations. Not everybody is a Scrooge.

[arctother]

Buttigieg is a straight up orator. The way he puts sentences together represents the kind of mind we need in government.

[Andrew-ivdq]

Pete is the most gifted impromptu speaker we’ve heard in decades.

[jaybleu]

As a father of 4, the idea that people who don't have children "don't have a stake" in the country is insane.

[Ghost-ufds]

"Chaos is his oxygen" is a great quote and so accurate.

[SH-thwy]

"Chaos is his oxygen". That is a line to remember.
Pete Buttigieg is such a good speaker and a good person! I really hope he follows Kamala into the white house 4 or 8 years from now!

[robertclark]

He needs to be on the ticket. He is the most competent speaker and he goes on Fox as a happy warrior.

[absiol]

Not everyone Can have Kids!
Not everyone wants to have kids!

[MrPotsy]

So, I am a woman who was medically unable to have children. Thanks J D Vance. You're a gem. I am a teacher and have had thousands of children. Many of whom I still hear from. Go fly a kite. Trying not to curse.😁

[belindalindsey]

He stands 10 toes down on every answer. I love his 'childless' response to JD Vance. Way to go Pete.

[fridayfriday]

I am a childless 'cat lady' 4 cats and a dog with aquariums. I am also a full service fire fighter, artist, gardener, volunteer, and generally all around kind person who believes in being there for others. THAT IS MY CHOICE!

[Juancantor]

Buttigieg is an utterly brilliant communicator! Clear, concise….truly masterful!

[tebohewane]

As a republican, I'm voting 💙. Such an attack is beyond politics. I think they've lost the last bit of humanity they had in them. Absolutely disgusting.

[michelehamilton]

Last time I checked childless/child free men and women still paid federal, state, local taxes( aka we pay towards Vance’s salary). It seems like taxation without representation to continue to pay since he feels we have “no stake in this country “. Who is up for a tax strike in Ohio?

[janeck.]

Mr. Buttigieg would have my vote. How refreshing to hear intelligent, direct and truthful answers.

[charlotteknutsen]

Whether a person decides to remain childless is up to the people, NOT the government!!

[karami]

If more people were honest about not wanting children, there wouldn’t be so many abused and abandoned kids in this world.

[fredericsanazar]

Pete Buttigieg is an absolutely brilliant man. Respectful, articulate, knowledgeable, honest and a caring person. It shows whenever he speaks. I would love to see Mr Buttigieg in the vice presidential role! Go Pete Buttigieg!

[wendycanuck]

My goodness, what a brilliant man Pete Guttigieg is. He’s my pick for VP.