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JD Vance ignited uproar from a particularly vocal fanbase on the internet this week, as some Taylor Swift fans say the Republican VP nominee might “need to calm down” after a video resurfaced of him slamming childless women who own cats.

“Hell hath no fury like a certain childless cat lady who has yet to endorse a presidential candidate,” one X user posted in response to Vance’s prior comments, which have recirculated after he and Vice President Kamala Harris have emerged as opponents on the 2024 presidential campaign trail.

Resurrected footage, shared Monday by the editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch Network, shows Vance on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” in 2021, criticizing multiple Democratic figures as “childless cat ladies” and saying people without children don’t have a “direct stake” in America’s future. Vance made the TV appearance while he was running for the Ohio senate seat he eventually won.

More on the video:Internet warns JD Vance after video resurfaces implying Kamala Harris is childless cat lady

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The video had more than 25 million views on X as of Wednesday and Vance’s “childless cat ladies” comments had sparked an uproar from Swiftie fans and beyond.

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Swift, who endorsed now-President Joe Biden and Harris back in 2020, has not yet endorsed anyone for president in 2024.

Vance’s office did not immediately respond to USA TODAY.

Who has endorsed Kamala Harris?Here are some notable politicians and figures who endorsed her for president

‘The armageddon is coming for him’

“When it hits you that Taylor Swift is childless and has cats… The armageddon is coming for him,” one X user posted Tuesday night.

Another user posted: “Vance attacked childless women who love cats. Taylor Swift would probably like a word. Release the kraken (meowww).”

One fan suggested she use his comments “right back at him” if she were to endorse Harris, while another lobbied for Swift-inspired “Democratic fundraising merch.”

Here and meow:Why being a cat lady is now cool (Just ask Taylor Swift)

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Time Person of the Year photoshoot: ‘Can I bring my cat?’

Internet users drew the connection between Vance’s comments and Swift because she has three cats and proudly posts about them on social media.

Swift, 34, is not married and does not have children.

Considered one of the most famous people on the planet, Swift is dating Kansas City Chief’s player Travis Kelce. The pop superstar and NFL player took their romance public in October 2023.

Earlier this year, Time Magazine played into Swift’s cat ownership pride when it named her Person of the Year.

Her one request for the 2024 photoshoot: “Can I bring my cat?

USA TODAY has reached out to Swift’s team.

More celeb reax to Vance’s 2021 comment:Jennifer Aniston hits back at JD Vance’s viral ‘childless cat ladies’ slam

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By Kilat Fitzgerald and FOX 9 Staff

Published  July 27, 2024 4:57pm CDT

Minnesota State Fair

FOX 9

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Farmers bringing dairy cattle to the Minnesota State Fair will have to take extra precautionary steps ahead of time before officials allow them into the Great Minnesota Get-Together.  

Minnesota State Fair officials announced that an outbreak of H5N1, the same virus that causes avian influenza in poultry, also known as bird flu, is leading to new protocols for lactating dairy cattle. 

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Lactating dairy cows that are participating in dairy shows are now required to have a negative test for H5N1 within seven days before arriving, as well as a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) that lists the Minnesota State Fair as a destination. Any lactating cows that will not return home within 10 days after testing must get another test at the fairgrounds. 

All other livestock and horse shows are expected to proceed as normal. 

The State Fair announced that there would be no pregnant cows at the Miracle of Birth Center and no live dairy calf births would take place. However, calves and other cows will be on display. 

Fairgoers will still be able to witness the births of sheep, pigs and poultry at the Miracle of Birth Center. 

Minnesota State Fair officials say the exhibit is making biosecurity a top priority and will follow strict protocols, including hand-washing and keeping food and drink away from animals. A licensed Minnesota State Fair veterinarian will be on-site 24 hours a day, which is standard practice. 

No changes are planned yet for the poultry exhibit, but fairgoers and exhibitors are asked to stay informed on any possible developments. 

Bird Flu Background

A bird flu outbreak was reported at a Benton County dairy farm back in June. 

READ MORE: 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says

Gov. Tim Walz called the outbreak “a concern”. 

READ MORE: Bird flu virus found in milk but FDA says it’s safe to drink

State officials say there has also been a rise in poultry cases with eight reported sites in Minnesota being confirmed positive in May. Another case of bird flu was detected in a Meeker County turkey flock late last year. 

Any updates on new detections can be found on the Minnesota Board of Animal Health’s website, in addition to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

READ MORE: Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says

Farmers can also request PPE from the Minnesota Department of Health or call the organization at 651-201-5414 to ask any questions about the disease.

Information from the Board of Animal Health can be found by clicking here. 

https://www.fox9.com/news/mn-state-fair-no-live-dairy-cow-births-due-bird-flu-concerns