Vance walks back ‘childless cat ladies’ remark in new book: ‘Boneheaded’

Published June 15, 2026 2:12pm ET | Updated June 15, 2026 2:12pm ET



Vice President JD Vance called himself “boneheaded” in his new memoir for once deriding Democrats as “childless cat ladies,” five years after he made the divisive comment.

In Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, Vance admitted fault in making the comment.

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