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JD Vance Criticized for Comments on Childlessness and Climate Concerns

Vance defends controversial remarks about childlessness and climate change, amid backlash and evolving political stances.

Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) participates in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City.
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Ohio Sen. JD Vance is critical of the idea of not having children due to concerns over climate change.

Overview

  • JD Vance, Republican vice presidential nominee, called it 'deranged' for women to avoid having children due to climate change concerns.
  • Vance's comments resurfaced from a 2021 interview, where he labeled some Democrats as 'childless cat ladies,' a remark he now describes as 'dumb.'
  • He argues that America has become 'pathologically anti-child' and criticizes societal attitudes towards children.
  • Vance acknowledges that the GOP has 'lost the trust' of voters on abortion, citing recent state-level defeats as evidence.
  • He emphasizes a need for the Republican Party to focus on pro-family policies and supports leaving abortion laws to individual states.