JD Vance’s ‘Cat Ladies’ Insult Sparks Criticism of Trump’s VP Pick

Some conservatives say Vance risks angering swing-state voters
Vance says comment wasn’t aimed at people who can’t have kids

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By Julie Fine and Katia Porzecanski

July 26, 2024 at 6:35 PM UTC

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Just a week after riding high on conservative euphoria at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s running mate is confronting a harsher reality.

Comments JD Vance made in 2021 disparaging “childless cat ladies” are drawing criticism from not only Democrats, but also some members of his own party.