Washington: After receiving huge backlash across the country over his ‘childless cat ladies’ remark Vice President JD Vance clarified his stance saying that “it was a sarcastic comment.”
In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Vance said, “Obviously it was a sarcastic comment. People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said.”
“The substance of what I said, Megyn – I’m sorry, it’s true,” he added.
What Did Vance Said?
The video went viral again after Democratic leader Hillary Clinton in a post on X earlier this week took a swipe at Donald Trump‘s running mate saying, “What a normal, relatable guy who certainly doesn’t hate women having freedoms.”
In 2021, Vance also suggested an idea where parents would be allowed to cast votes on behalf of their children saying that people who don’t have children don’t have as much of an investment in the future of the country.
“Doesn’t this mean that non-parents don’t have as much of a voice as parents?” he said critics would then ask.
“Doesn’t this mean that parents get a bigger say in how a democracy functions? Yes, absolutely,” he continued.
How US Reacted to Vance’s Remark
Following Vance’s comment, the White House on Thursday described it as “disgusting.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at her daily news conference said, “I think it’s desperate. I think it’s disgusting and I think it’s a dog whistle. We should not forget that she is the Vice President of the United States. She should get that respect. She’s been doing this job with the president for almost four years.”
“She’s a former Senator and has been a critical partner in getting the economy restarted and making sure that — that we deal with the pandemic. And to hear that is, frankly, disgusting,” she added.
Criticism also emerged from Hollywood actors as well. Megastar Jennifer Aniston said, “I truly can’t believe that this is coming from a potential VP of the United States.”
“All I can say is… Mr Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day. I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option,” she wrote. “
Because you are trying to take that away from her, too,” added.
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