JD Vance has sparked controversy after an old video resurfaced, revealing him making disparaging remarks about people without children. In the 2021 clip, Vance criticized Democratic leaders such as Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), suggesting that because they do not have children, they are less invested in the future of the country. He argued that their lack of a direct stake in family life undermines their political decisions.
The remarks have angered fans of Taylor Swift, who is well-known for her love of cats and has chosen not to have children. Swift’s supporters quickly took to social media to express their frustration, pointing out that Vance’s comments seemed to unfairly target individuals like Swift. One popular social media post featured Swift with her cats, and was captioned, “Hell hath no fury like a certain childless cat lady who has yet to endorse a presidential candidate.”
hell hath no fury like a certain childless cat lady who has yet to endorse a presidential candidate https://t.co/YuKVghYNtV pic.twitter.com/xelrRQO3gG
— Anna Bower (@AnnaBower) July 23, 2024
Critics of Vance’s comments argue that his views are not only outdated but also dismissive of the contributions that people without children can make to society. Many took to social media to challenge his perspective, with one user stating, “Do they think that childless single people don’t vote?” and another commenting on the broad generalizations made about those who do not have children.
In response to the criticism, it is important to note that Kamala Harris has a happy family life with her husband Doug Emhoff and his children, whom she lovingly refers to as ‘Momala.’ This contrasts sharply with Vance’s suggestion that those without children are less committed to societal issues.
This situation highlights ongoing discussions about personal choices and their impact on public life and political engagement. Whether Taylor Swift will publicly address the issue remains uncertain, but the backlash against Vance underscores the sensitivity around such topics.