Republican vice-presidential nominee, JD Vance, has faced backlash for his 2021 comments referring to the U.S. being run by “childless cat ladies.” Despite being a few years old, these remarks resurfaced as former President Donald Trump chose Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Vance’s comments have stirred controversy and criticism from both celebrities and political figures, including Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg, and Alyssa Farah Griffin.
Vance defended his comments, calling them sarcastic and stating that he was focusing on the substance of what he said rather than the sarcasm. He emphasized that the Republican Party is pro-family, while accusing Democrats of being an “anti-child party,” citing their decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrities like Aniston, who have faced fertility struggles themselves, criticized Vance’s remarks. Aniston made a rare political statement, expressing disbelief that Vance could potentially hold such views as a vice-presidential candidate. Ella Emhoff, daughter of Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, also defended her family against Vance’s remarks.
In response, Goldberg and Griffin condemned Vance’s comments as disrespectful and ignorant, highlighting the diversity of family structures and the challenges faced by women dealing with infertility and other reproductive issues. Griffin also defended “cat ladies,” referring to Time magazine’s cover featuring Taylor Swift. The controversy surrounding Vance’s comments continues to spark debate and critique from various quarters.
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