NewsNBC Miami PoliticsJune 15, 2026United States
JD Vance addresses past 'childless cat ladies' comment in new memoir
Vice President JD Vance writes in his upcoming memoir, 'Communion,' that his 2021 'childless cat ladies' remark was a 'boneheaded' and 'dumb' comment. The book also details his religious journey, his views on the pro-life movement, and his personal life.
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The memoir provides a formal admission of error regarding a widely publicized political statement and outlines the Vice President's evolving perspective on abortion politics and personal faith.
Key Facts
- JD Vance describes his 2021 'childless cat ladies' comment as 'boneheaded' and 'one of the dumbest things I ever said' in his new memoir.
- Vance acknowledges the comment was intentionally provocative and distracted from his intended point about societal hostility toward having children.
- The memoir, titled 'Communion,' is scheduled for release on Tuesday.
- Vance discusses his conversion from Protestantism to atheism and finally to Catholicism.
- Vance reflects on the 2023 Ohio ballot issue that codified abortion rights, noting the political unpopularity of the pro-life position.
- Vance argues that the pro-life movement needs to make a 'better argument' to persuade Americans, emphasizing Christian charity.
- Vance reveals that his wife, Usha, is pregnant with their fourth child.
- The book includes a chapter chronicling a meeting with Pope Francis before the Pope's death last year.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNBC News“Media outlet that obtained the book.”personPope Francis“Late leader of the Catholic Church.”personJD Vance“Vice President and author of the memoir 'Communion'.”personUsha Vance“Wife of JD Vance.”locationOhio“State where Vance ran for Senate and where the 2023 abortion ballot issue occurr”personKamala Harris“Vice President of the United States.”personCharlie Kirk“Late conservative activist and friend of Vance.”personTucker Carlson“Fox News host who interviewed Vance in 2021.”personErika Kirk“Widow of Charlie Kirk.”personDonald Trump“President and running mate of JD Vance.”