Trump defends JD Vance’s sexist comments: ‘I think women understand’

Donald Trumphas come to JD Vance’s defense over his sexist comments, claiming that women “understand” his running mate’s controversial views.

Before he was sworn into the Senate in 2021, Vance branded then-new vice president Kamala Harris and other Democrats as “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives” in an interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News.

The former Marine’s comments have since resurfaced after he was chosen as Trump’s vice presidential pick earlier this month – days before Harris launched her own presidential campaign when President Joe Biden stepped down from the race.

Vance’s remarks have prompted fierce backlash, with a swathe of political and public figures including Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston blasting his misogyny. Republican insiders have also said that some party members regret him being picked to join Trump on the ticket.

But, in an interview with Fox News on Monday, Trump stood by his running mate and insisted he has “tremendous support”, particularly among “people that like families.”

“He grew up in a very interesting family situation, and he feels family is good,” he told host Laura Ingraham.

“And I don’t think there’s anything wrong in saying that.”

Trump continued: “I know so many people that never met the right person, male or female, they just never met the right person. They’re unbelievable, every bit as good as anybody else who has the most beautiful family.”

Ingraham asked the former president what he thinks women who haven’t had children might think of the matter.

“I think they understand it,” Trump responded.

Trump went on to try to blame Democrats for “spinning” the narrative around his running mate’s offensive comments.

“The Democrats are good at