Vice President JD Vance says a 2021 remark referring to Democrats as “childless cat ladies” was “one of the dumbest things” he has ever said. Multiple outlets report that Vance makes the concession in his forthcoming memoir, “Communion,” which is set to be released this week. NBC News says it reviewed a copy of the book and reports Vance describes the comment as “boneheaded,” adding that he argued then that “childless cat ladies” across the Democratic Party were “running our country into the ground.”
The comment previously drew criticism during Vance’s political career, including while he sought office in Ohio and later as he entered the 2024 presidential election cycle. The Independent and The Hill both characterize Vance’s new acknowledgement as a belated regret, framed as part of broader reflection ahead of potential White House ambitions. Mediaite likewise reports that the memoir includes Vance’s assessment of the remark as among his least sound statements. The outlets agree on the core points: Vance regrets the wording, attributes it to poor judgement, and discusses it in his upcoming book.
