Here’s a look at where Sen. JD Vance stands on several important issues heading into Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, hosted by CBS News.
Sen. JD Vance is facing off against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the on Tuesday, as the two men with differing backgrounds look to highlight how their ticket is best suited for the White House.
For the junior senator from Ohio, who was first elected in 2022, Vance’s record in politics isn’t a long one. Vance rose to prominence in 2016 with the release of his memoir, « Hillbilly Elegy », which recounted his childhood growing up in the Rust Belt. Now the 40-year-old is seeking the nation’s second-highest office.
Vance’s views have appeared to shift during his time in the public eye — even when it comes to Trump himself. Initially an outspoken « Never Trumper », Vance has since become a reliable defender of the former president’s record and vision.
Here’s what else to know about Vance’s views and record ahead of the VP debate: JD Vance’s views and record on IVF
Vance, whose selection as Trump’s running mate prompted the resurfacing of comments he made disparaging « childless cat ladies », has expressed support for fertility treatments and what he sees as pro-family policies.
« Of course, we want to make it easier for moms and dads to choose life if, of course, they’re in a terrible situation where they have fertility problems », Vance told Megyn Kelly in July, adding that he believes « babies are a profound moral good. »
IVF became a campaign issue after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February that frozen embryos could be considered children, leading providers in the state to temporarily halt the treatment. Since then, many Republicans have expressed their support for the popular fertility treatments, including Trump, who has outlined plans to make IVF free for patients, either by requiring insurance plans to cover the treatments or having the government foot the bill.
Democrats, who have worked to highlight GOP positions on the issue, have railed against Vance for his vote — or absence — on on legislation that would have established a nationwide right to IVF earlier this year. Vance opposed the bill in June, and did not vote in September. All but two Republicans opposed the measure both times, despite expressions of support for the procedure.
Vance signed on to a statement by all Senate Republicans in June pledging their support for the fertility treatments, saying they « strongly support continued nationwide access to IVF.
