Vance calls his ‘childless cat ladies’ comment ‘one of the dumbest things I ever said’

Key Points:

• Vice President JD Vance admits in his forthcoming memoir "Communion" that calling Kamala Harris and other Democrats "childless cat ladies" in 2021 was a "boneheaded" and provocative comment that distracted from his actual point about societal hostility toward having children.
• Vance, who initially refused to apologize for the remark during his 2024 campaign, now acknowledges it was enraging and inconsistent with Christian values, emphasizing the importance of admitting errors as part of his faith journey.
• The memoir also addresses Vance’s views on abortion, highlighting his opposition to a 2023 Ohio ballot measure protecting abortion rights and advocating for a more charitable, persuasive approach to pro-life arguments that consider women’s difficult choices.
• Vance credits his wife, Usha, a Hindu, with helping him return to Christianity and describes her as a key influence and editor of the book, which also recounts personal reflections on grief and family following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
• "Communion," set for release Tuesday, explores Vance’s faith transformation, political reflections, and personal life, including the birth of his fourth child after a period of mourning.