Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance has fiercely responded to a critique from a famous Hollywood personality, defending his previous remarks about "childless cat ladies" running the Democratic Party.

Vance addressed Jennifer Aniston's critique during his appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, reiterating his stance on the significance of family values amid backlash from Aniston and others, as the Daily Mail reports.

Vance's Controversial 2021 Comments Resurface

The controversy began with Vance's 2021 comments, in which he criticized "childless cat ladies" for having leadership roles in America. He asserted that individuals without children do not have a vested interest in the nation's future. These remarks resurfaced from an appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, where Vance specifically mentioned Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent Democrats.

During the show, Vance stated, "I'm saying that we are effectively run in this country via the Democrats by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and their choices they made, so they want to make the rest of the country miserable too." He further questioned the alignment of the Democratic Party's future with leaders who do not have children, suggesting this lacked sense due to their perceived lack of future stake.

Vance's comments catalyzed significant backlash, particularly among Democratic women. The discussion led to the creation of the "Childless Cat Ladies for Kamala" meme, highlighting individuals' readiness to support Harris despite Vance's critique.

Jennifer Aniston's Response and Criticism

Amid the uproar, actress Jennifer Aniston publicly criticized Vance. She expressed concern for his daughter, referencing Vance's statements on IVF policies.

Aniston's comments implied fears for his daughter's future, stating, "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. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too."

Vance appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show to defend his stance and address Aniston's criticism. During the show, Vance said, "That’s disgusting because my daughter is 2 years old. And second of all, if she had fertility problems, as I said in that speech, I would try everything I could to try to help her because I believe families and babies are a good thing."

He continued, emphasizing his support for families and children, claiming his comments were sarcastic and misunderstood.

"Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment. I've got nothing against cats, I've got nothing against dogs, I've got one dog at home, and I love him. But look, people are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said," Vance asserted.

Responses from Kamala Harris' Family

Members of Kamala Harris' family also responded to Vance's criticisms. Ella Emhoff, Harris' stepdaughter, responded by highlighting her and her brother Cole's relationship with Harris, questioning the term "childless" in this context. "How can you be 'childless' when you have cutie pie kids like Cole and I," she pointed out.

Additionally, Kerstin Emhoff, ex-wife of Harris' husband Doug Emhoff, defended Harris passionately. She described Harris as a loving co-parent who is deeply involved in her stepchildren's lives. "These are baseless attacks. For over 10 years, since Cole and Ella were teenagers, Kamala has been a co-parent with Doug and I. She is loving, nurturing, fiercely protective, and always present. I love our blended family and am grateful to have her in it," she shared.

Political Reactions and Debates

The controversy drew attention from political commentators. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro questioned former President Donald Trump's choice of Vance as VP, implying potential regret. "If you had a time machine, if you go back two weeks, would [Trump] have picked JD Vance again? I doubt it," Shapiro remarked.

Meanwhile, Vance continued to defend his comments, addressing the public's reaction to his sarcastic remarks. He also took the opportunity to question Democratic policies, highlighting the contrasts with his own political rhetoric. "Why do we have masking of toddlers years after the pandemic ended?" Vance asked, further questioning Harris' campaign stance on the child tax credit.

Vance's legislative actions also came under scrutiny. Despite his criticism of Democratic policies, he was noted for voting against the Democrat-led Right to IVF Act. However, he supported the GOP-sponsored IVF Protection Act, emphasizing his support for IVF under certain conditions. "I think we have to protect the rights of Christian hospitals to operate the way that they want to operate. But of course, that's totally consistent with promoting fertility treatments for parents who need it," he explained.

Conclusion

In conclusion, JD Vance's remarks from 2021 regarding "childless cat ladies" continue to spark fierce debate and backlash.

His defense on The Megyn Kelly Show highlights his focus on family values, despite the criticism from Jennifer Aniston and others.

The involvement of Kamala Harris' family and political commentators underscores the controversial nature of Vance's statements and their impact on the political landscape.