Nikki Haley says Vance's comments on childless women are "not helpful" From CNN's Aileen Graef
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said “it’s not helpful” in closing the GOP’s gap with women voters when the party’s vice presidential nominee, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, comments on childless women.
“No, it is not helpful to talk about whether women have children or whether they don’t. It’s not helpful to say any of those things that are personality driven, or anything else. I’ve said that now, will continue to say to Republicans, ‘Stop it. That’s not helpful. You know, if you want to talk about things, stick with policy,’” she said Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
Remember: Vance has been criticized for past comments about women and parenthood, particularly a 2021 comment saying Democratic politicians are “childless cat ladies.”
Haley also referenced a more recently resurfaced comment Vance made in 2021 about the head of a powerful teacher’s union, who he suggested “should have some of her own” children if she wants to “brainwash” kids in school.
On Trump: Haley said she disagreed greatly with former President Donald Trump’s style but was supporting him on policy — and in contrast to the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Haley said she disagrees with Trump’s child care tax credits, favoring tax cuts across the board. She also disagreed with mandating insurance companies or the federal government to pay for fertility treatments.
Haley said Trump’s team has not asked her to campaign or to advise on debate prep but said “I’m happy to be helpful,” if Trump asked.
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