JD Vance in a pickle once again: Another 'childless ladies' comment comes to light

The United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance is in a pickle once again. An audio recording of his from October 2021 has been shared by political rival Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' campaign. In it, Vancecan be heard insulting educators and once again spewing hatred towards "childless" women.

What did Vance say?

As per reports, Trump's running mate, who was speaking at a forum held by the Center for Christian Virtue, attacked "leaders on the left" and a teacher who did not have children.

Vance targeted Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, for not having children.

In the clip, labelled as a testament to "Vance’s vile nature" by Kamala's Wins — an X community supporting Kamala Harris — he can be heard saying that childless people were "brainwashing" the minds of children.

"So many of the leaders of the left, and I hate to be so personal about this, but they’re people without kids trying to brainwash the minds of our children, that really disorients me and disturbs me."

BREAKING: In a stunning leak, JD Vance says that teachers who don’t have children disturb him. JD Vance continued attacks against women, especially women without children, are insulting and wrong. Retweet to make sure all Americans see Vance’s vile nature. pic.twitter.com/IsEW3PAYJT — Kamala’s Wins (@harris_wins) August 27, 2024

He goes on to slam Weingarten for not having children and says: "Randi Weingarten, who's the head of the most powerful teachers' union in the country, she doesn’t have a single child. If she wants to brainwash and destroy the minds of children, she should have some of her own and leave ours the hell alone."

Randi Weingarten hits back at Vance

On X, Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, reposted the Vance audio shared by Kamala HQ, calling it "gross".

"Gross! JD Vance's comments are sad and insulting to millions of modern families, and school teachers, including Catholic nuns, none of whom should be targeted for their family decisions," she said.

Previously, Weingarten, when targeted by RepresentativeMarjorie Taylor Greene for not being a mother, had described herself as a "mother by marriage" (similar to Harris herself).

Netizens slam Vance

JD Vance's comment has earned him the ire of netizens, who have slammed him for his "offensive" and "disrespectful views on women".

One user commented, "How dare JD Vance insult teachers who don't have children. Teachers dedicate their lives to enriching the lives of their students."

How dare JD Vance insult teachers who don't have children. Teachers dedicate their lives to enriching the lives of their students. Some have children, and others don't for various reasons. And as Tim Walz would say, "Mind your own damn business." #HarrisWalz2024 — Gayle M. Tiller (@gayle_tiller) August 28, 2024

Another user commented that JD Vance's obsession with other people having kids was "creepy".

Its not just weird how he’s obsessed with other people having kids, it’s creepy — MrJamesonNeat 🥥🌴 (@MrJamesonNeat) August 27, 2024

"He needs to get over it and mind his own business not everyone wants to have kids and he can’t force women to do so," said another.

He needs to get over it and mind his own business not everyone wants to have kids and he can’t force women to do so — Sigrid Hilary 🎮 (@Taurusgirl1980) August 27, 2024

Yet another user took a satirical take and commented: "JD Vance: It scares me to have nuns teach children," along with the hashtag "#VanceHatesWomen".

(With inputs from agencies)