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JD Vance calls 'childless cat ladies' quip 'one of the dumbest things I ever said'

politicsJun 15, 2026332,517

In his memoir Communion, Vice President JD Vance calls his 2021 jab that Democratic women were 'childless cat ladies' 'one of the dumbest things I ever said' and calls the line 'boneheaded.' Vance originally used the phrase to criticize Democrats including Vice President Kamala Harris and defended it through his 2024 campaign. The admission appears in the book as Vance promotes Communion on a publicity circuit. That matters because recanting the insult is a clear effort to soften his tone and broaden appeal beyond his 2024 base ahead of future political ambitions.

Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

JD Vance says people should be skeptical of what “propaganda elements within the regime” say about the Iran deal

8193d ago
edacuk.bsky.social117

I am indeed skeptical of the regime. Oh, wait, you meant the Iranians...

Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪29

Which regime is he talking about?

Rich Burroughs18

Which regime is he talking about?

Anitfa's boyfriend16

Once again every accusation is an admission with these MAGA morons 😵‍💫🫩

Granuailynn11

Don't worry, JD - we are skeptical about propaganda from the MAGAT regime already & you yourself told why we should be!⤵️ bsky.app/profile/gran...

They Call Me Gary11

🤔 People should be VERY skeptical of what lies and propaganda this corrupt President and administration pushes.

Alex James8

He means from the WH regime?

Josephine Imperato7

I am skeptical of the propaganda coming from this Trump Administration, not Iran.

T Ferguson7

The proverbial propaganda kettle calling the pot black

Randy Fast6

I would caution people to be skeptical about whatever Trump, Vance or anyone else in the administration says. (It really is crazy that it's difficult to know whether to trust Iran or the US.)

Fiat justitia, Ruat caelum6

Yes, because Vance and this regime are liars. I am sure my response will not be unique.

PINO FOTUS5

Meaning when they tell the truth, don’t believe it because Trumpty and Vance are lying.

RogerWagnerMDPhD5

Isn’t Trump the main propaganda element within the regime?

Wes Walser5

Is he talking about the Trump regime?

HermioneIsHere5

Which regime is he referring to? Theirs or ours?

Chadwick4

You know the best way to avoid propaganda is to make the text of the alleged deal public…

Martin4

A Regime that lies..wow imagine that FFS!

Kettlebelly4

He could release the deal Trump says is signed and we wouldn’t have to guess.

Aquarius Elayne4

We are skeptical JD. That’s why we pay no attention to you.

Daytripper3

Oh trust us, JD. We know Trump is lying through his teeth.

Half-ass Matt3

I am skeptical of the propaganda from the Trump regime.

Deepwader3

I'm skeptical about everything that JD says.

Saint Sherman - The Ultimate Patriot3

JD released Trump's nipple story to hide something much worse and no questions on that?

factsonly007.bsky.social3

the only people pumping out propaganda seems to be the Trump administration

pinkybum.bsky.social3

He's talking about us there isn't he.

The Resistance CO3

We are! You’re a shitty spokesperson, Couchfucker! Btw, fuck Jake tapper too!

chew-choo.bsky.social3

Soooo.... Which regime are you referring to? The Iranian one, the Israeli one or the American one?

Greg Sanderson3

Then release the text of the mou and show who's right 🤷‍♂️ But they won't. Which tells you all you need to know.

Over-Thinker3

I am skeptical of what anyone in the Trump regime says about anything.

Lor2

I agree…Miller, Jr, the ugly son, Carlson etc…

RiseUp!! (Formerly Maskup)2

We are, especially the trump regime.

Hiland Hall2

Which regime, his or theirs?

peaceneeded.bsky.social2

Dude, trust me. We are. EPSTEIN.

Bobby Mitchell2

Jd is just so weird and unlikable

LightScavenger2

Vance certainly appears to be a "propaganda element" himself

Dee Mack2

What’s the agreement couch fucker?

john624.bsky.social2

the deal that is being signed will never see the light of day. It will be protected more than the Epstein files.

Josef Curwen2

He must not realize how skeptical we’ve become of everything his boss says or does now already.

Asterix2

Tell the Nazi pervert to state clearly what is in the supposed agreement- or just shut up!

Bethanne Wills2

Which regime is he referring to

DerMann512

Jake Tapper should know - Joe Biden was old & icky but Trump is well and vibrant.

eddie0028.bsky.social2

So far ripping up the #JCPOA has cost: 200 billion in military hardware 5% inflation 4 billion in higher fuel prices 200 injured Military personnel and the lives of 14 u.s soldiers And the lives of 1000s of Iranian women & children

John P. Needham2

Did he say which regime is spreading propaganda elements? 'Cuz that's what is in doubt.

tootswoot 🌻🌻Be The Bonk You Wish To See🌻🌻2

like the one talking on the TV right now?

Befarrell2

We will never get the entire truth from the Trumpy regime….

joemamatee.bsky.social2

You're right, we don't trust this administration

V P Felmlee2

Iran's Lego videos are the most credible source of info on the planet so I'm waiting for one about this dealeo.

cncsuccess.bsky.social2

I'm skeptical on anything anyone within this current administration has to say.

manuele.bsky.social2

if it weren’t for you nobody would know about it because nobody watches CNN and especially not CNN with Jack Tapper.

LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸
@namwella1961.bsky.social

Salon: JD Vance's “Communion” book tour is showcasing Vance’s incompetence as a politician. He swore to USA Today that he tries to “make wise decisions & moral decisions.” Sadly for Vance, a NY Times story revealed how he tried to minimize Trump & Epstein's relationship. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed

4593d ago
Gil Durán
@gilduran.com

JD Vance is a product of Peter Thiel, who is obsessed with Carl Schmitt. Schmitt argued that a dictator seizes power through a "state of exception"—when the rules are suspended due to some "emergency." "Sovereign is he who decides on the exception." Vance is vastly more dangerous than Trump.

3963d ago
Gil Durán65

Thielbilly Elegy: How Peter Thiel Created JD Vance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRWF...

All Saints Dae5

It’s hard to say! Despite his dopey presentation he did go to law school. He would understand the Lawfare strategy if not the tactical approaches to getting that done. But from a public perception perspective he’s fucking creamed corn. He wouldn’t last an hour

Piet Demimondrian4

As clumsily prefigured by George Lucas in Star Wars prequels.

asastryker.bsky.social4

Been saying this to friends and family for a few years. Lotta blank stares. Doubt we’ll even have a staged election. The real fun to start soon.

Bevin 8022

Did they think they could prove that the protesters were paid? Did they think they had to?!

DCPolicyGeek 🇺🇸💛🚫👑2

Thanks for the validation. Perhaps, because Trumps's psychopathology and behavior take up all of the oxygen in the room, the view that JD Vance is more dangerous isn't comprehensible to many, possibly most, people.

Wait, what?!2

Only one problem .... NO ONE GOT PAID. That is a fantasy of the Republicans and probably a tell for them.

Tahfromslc2

Well, he’d like to be more dangerous, but let’s see if anyone likes and backs him.

Quarantegan2

I really, really wish this were better understood on the left. Any assertion that Vance is or even could be more dangerous than Trump is almost always automatically dismissed and derided. Very much hating the watching-a-crash-coming-while-paralyzed part of this era.

Winkipop2

As long as the police force and military go along...the civilised people of the shithole country named America are cooked. Look at Russia and China and tell me those folks had any chance... because 60% of uneducated pricks are enough to tank democracy.

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