Comments made by JD Vance in 2021 about Vice President Kamala Harris’s leadership due to her not having biological children have resurfaced, challenging his campaign as Donald Trump’s running mate.
During his Senate bid, Vance criticized Democrats as “childless cat ladies” and questioned Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s stakes in the country. This has raised concerns about his appeal to women voters.
The Harris campaign responded, emphasizing that “every single American has a stake in this country’s future” and condemning Vance’s remarks as part of a broader agenda against reproductive rights and democracy. Vance’s spokesperson defended his views, citing his support for strong female role models in his life.
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