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In a recent appearance on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed criticism from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who questioned Harris’ understanding of family due to her lack of biological children. Harris firmly rejected the criticism, stating that families take many forms, rooted not just in blood but in love.
“We have our family by blood, and then we have our family by love, and I have both,” Harris said, defending the evolving concept of family in modern society. The remarks came as part of Harris’ broader media push ahead of the upcoming November 5 election, where she faces a heated battle against Donald Trump.
Governor Sanders had implied during a Michigan town hall that Harris, without children of her own, lacked humility. Harris countered that Sanders’ views were outdated, noting that she has two stepchildren through her marriage to Doug Emhoff and emphasizing the value of women supporting each other rather than tearing each other down.
Harris also responded to derogatory remarks from Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, who once ridiculed women without children as “cat ladies” unfit to lead. She dismissed his comments as “mean-spirited,” further emphasizing the need to move beyond stereotypes that tie a woman’s worth to her role as a biological mother.
Harris’ appearance on Call Her Daddy, which touched on other pressing issues like reproductive rights and student debt, is part of a strategic media blitz. Along with this podcast, she’s set to appear on prominent shows like 60 Minutes, The View, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in a bid to strengthen support as the election nears.
The vice president’s stance reflects a larger shift in societal attitudes toward nontraditional families and challenges long-held views on women in leadership roles. Harris’ message—that family can be defined by love and choice, not just biology—resonates with many who believe that modern family structures and women’s roles in society should not be confined to outdated norms.
Harris’ strong stance on the podcast has been widely praised, sparking further debate about the intersection of gender, family, and leadership. With the election looming, these discussions may influence voters as they consider what leadership in the 21st century looks like.
