Resurfaced 2021 Comments Test JD Vance on Abortion and Leadership in Presidential Campaign

JD Vance's 2021 comments resurfaced, questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' leadership because she doesn't have biological children, sparking controversy in his early campaign days on the Republicans' presidential ticket. This has raised concerns about the campaign's appeal to women and reproductive rights voters, as well as his stance on abortion.

JD Vance's past comments from 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' leadership have resurfaced, creating controversy as he campaigns as part of the Republicans' presidential ticket. He criticized Harris and other prominent Democrats for being childless, suggesting that it disqualified their leadership.

During his Ohio Senate bid, Vance derided Democratic leaders as "childless cat ladies" during a Fox News interview, questioning their stake in the country's future. This included Vice President Kamala Harris and other officials like Pete Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

The resurfaced comments stirred reactions online, with Hillary Clinton sarcastically challenging Vance's stance. The controversy highlights the campaign's challenges in appealing to women voters and addressing reproductive rights. Analysts have raised concerns about the political risks Trump took by choosing a relatively inexperienced running mate.

(With inputs from agencies.)