Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is under fire for resurfaced remarks from 2021 criticizing childless teachers, particularly targeting Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. Vance accused childless educators of trying to 'brainwash' children and suggested that only parents should shape educational values. Weingarten, who describes herself as a 'mother by marriage,' called Vance's remarks 'sad and insulting.' Vance's comments have reignited previous criticisms, including his 2021 'childless cat ladies' statement aimed at Democratic leaders. Vance has attempted to defend his remarks as sarcasm and part of a broader critique of liberal policies, but his comments have drawn widespread backlash, including from Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign.