Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of US Vice President Kamala Harris, has come out in defense of her stepmother after author and venture capitalist JD Vance made comments about her being childless. In an interview with Fox News, Vance said that people who choose not to have children are ‘childless’ and suggested that this choice is a reflection of their priorities. Harris’s office immediately responded to the comments, saying they were ‘unfortunate’ and ‘off-base.’ Emhoff took to social media to defend her stepmother, calling Vance’s remarks ‘insulting’ and ‘misinformed.’ She also highlighted Harris’s work as a mother figure to many young people through her role in government. The controversy comes after Vance’s book ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ which is based on his childhood experiences growing up in Ohio, became a bestseller. The book has been praised for its candid portrayal of life in Appalachia and the struggles faced by many Americans. However, some have criticized the book for perpetuating stereotypes about rural communities. Harris’s stepdaughter Emhoff, who is a model and college student, also highlighted her own experiences as a young woman and called out Vance’s remarks as ‘sexist’ and ‘ageist.’ She emphasized that people should not be judged based on their reproductive choices or family status. The controversy has sparked a larger debate about the role of women in society, particularly in regards to motherhood and reproductive rights.