Usha Vance has finally responded to JD Vance’s comments about “childless cat ladies” that have drawn a lot of ire. Usha was speaking in an interview with Fox News’ Ainsley Earhardt that is set to air Monday morning, but a clip of the interview was released on Sunday. “The fact of the matter is, JD was quoting. I mean, he was joking. He was joking to say something substantive that he wanted to say,” she said. “And I just wish sometimes people would talk about these things and spend less time thinking about these three-word phrases or that three-word phrase.”
“What he was really trying to say is that it’s really hard to be a parent in this country and that sometimes the policies are designed in a way that makes it even harder,” she continued. “Sometimes it leads to conversations about our next steps and how we should live our lives. But we’ve been on this for a while now and I’m getting a little neurotic. I’m trying not to let it affect my life and how I interact with my friends and family,” she added.
When Earhart asked Usha about how negative media coverage affects her, she responded, “It can be difficult. Sometimes I avoid it, but sometimes I look at it and I’m like, this isn’t the JD I know, it’s not accurate.”
The Indian-American lawyer also criticised the media for portraying her husband in a misleading manner, saying, “When you watch the news, you often see a caricature of him. But he is actually a really good person. I hope people take a moment to listen to what he has to say and try to understand what he means and what his purpose is.”
She emphasized that her husband is a “genuine person,” adding, “He has all sorts of quirky interests that he can relate to. He’s genuinely interested in having meaningful conversations with people who have struggled in this country and making a positive difference, giving them the opportunity to live the kind of life he was lucky enough to live.”
Meanwhile, Vance appeared on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show to defend himself against criticism of his “children-free” comments, claiming that “the media wants to attack me” but saying he “won’t take back” his statements.
“The simple point I made is that becoming a parent really changes your perspective,” Vance said.
A recent poll conducted by Main Street Research USA and Florida Atlantic University put Vance’s favorability rating among registered voters at minus 3 percentage points. The survey found that 44% of respondents had an unfavorable opinion of Vance, while 41% had a favorable view.
The term “childless cat girls” was controversially used by J.D. Vance to criticize the trend of women choosing not to have children and instead focusing on their careers and personal pursuits. Vance argued that this choice represents a certain disconnect with society’s broader needs and priorities. His comments were criticized for reinforcing derogatory and stereotyped views of childfree women, particularly single women and women who prioritize pets such as cats over having a family.
Vance defended his comments, claiming that he intended to highlight how different life experiences can shape people’s thinking and priorities. Having children, he argued, gives one a unique perspective on social and political issues that those without children may not fully understand. His comments sparked a broader debate about gender roles, individual choice, and the societal expectations placed on women.
“What he was really trying to say is that it’s really hard to be a parent in this country and that sometimes the policies are designed in a way that makes it even harder,” she continued. “Sometimes it leads to conversations about our next steps and how we should live our lives. But we’ve been on this for a while now and I’m getting a little neurotic. I’m trying not to let it affect my life and how I interact with my friends and family,” she added.
When Earhart asked Usha about how negative media coverage affects her, she responded, “It can be difficult. Sometimes I avoid it, but sometimes I look at it and I’m like, this isn’t the JD I know, it’s not accurate.”
The Indian-American lawyer also criticised the media for portraying her husband in a misleading manner, saying, “When you watch the news, you often see a caricature of him. But he is actually a really good person. I hope people take a moment to listen to what he has to say and try to understand what he means and what his purpose is.”
She emphasized that her husband is a “genuine person,” adding, “He has all sorts of quirky interests that he can relate to. He’s genuinely interested in having meaningful conversations with people who have struggled in this country and making a positive difference, giving them the opportunity to live the kind of life he was lucky enough to live.”
Meanwhile, Vance appeared on Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM show to defend himself against criticism of his “children-free” comments, claiming that “the media wants to attack me” but saying he “won’t take back” his statements.
“The simple point I made is that becoming a parent really changes your perspective,” Vance said.
A recent poll conducted by Main Street Research USA and Florida Atlantic University put Vance’s favorability rating among registered voters at minus 3 percentage points. The survey found that 44% of respondents had an unfavorable opinion of Vance, while 41% had a favorable view.
The term “childless cat girls” was controversially used by J.D. Vance to criticize the trend of women choosing not to have children and instead focusing on their careers and personal pursuits. Vance argued that this choice represents a certain disconnect with society’s broader needs and priorities. His comments were criticized for reinforcing derogatory and stereotyped views of childfree women, particularly single women and women who prioritize pets such as cats over having a family.
Vance defended his comments, claiming that he intended to highlight how different life experiences can shape people’s thinking and priorities. Having children, he argued, gives one a unique perspective on social and political issues that those without children may not fully understand. His comments sparked a broader debate about gender roles, individual choice, and the societal expectations placed on women.
