JD Vance labels his ‘childless cat ladies’ remark as his most foolish statement.

Vice President J.D. Vance Discusses Past Comments on “The View”

Vice President J.D. Vance appeared on “The View” on Tuesday to promote his new book, “Communion: Finding Your Way Back to Faith,” while also addressing some controversial remarks he made nearly five years ago. During a roundtable discussion, he was pressed about his 2021 comment that referred to Democrats as “childless cat ladies.” This remark had gone viral at the time.

Co-host Joy Behar brought up the infamous phrase, prompting Vance to reflect on it. “Well, that’s my most gut-wrenching comment,” he admitted.

Vance Calls His Comment ‘One of the Stupidest Things I’ve Ever Said’

Behar didn’t hold back and asked Vance about his thought process when he made that remark, noting that he referred to it as a “gut-wrenching” decision in his book.

“Here’s what I have to say about it,” Vance explained. “Did that comment actually start a discussion, or did it just shut people down?” He expressed regret, stating, “It’s wrong to make comments that only shut people down without trying to get your point across. It’s my responsibility to improve.” Vance emphasized that he believes society’s attitudes have shifted away from valuing the traditional nuclear family.

“I think, in subtle ways—sometimes even deeper ways—our country has become more anti-family, more anti-children,” he remarked.

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The conversation took a light-hearted turn when Vance mentioned that Behar had actually paid him a compliment during a commercial break. “So Joy said, ‘Okay,’ while we were off-air, and I think that’s the best endorsement I can get from Joy Behar,” he quipped.

In response, Behar joked, “Well, as a Republican…” This drew laughter from both Vance and the audience, highlighting an unexpected chemistry between them.

Before his appearance, Vance had shared with Fox News Digital his hopes that the discussion would prove to be fruitful. “Maybe there’s an optimist in me, but I think most people, if not everyone, I should talk to, even if I don’t agree with them,” he said, expressing his desire for meaningful conversations.