In a moment that perfectly encapsulates the Harris campaign’s reluctance to face the American people, Vice President Kamala Harris was caught on video avoiding reporters’ questions by literally plugging her ears with headphones as she boarded her plane at Joint Base Andrews. This isn’t just a small, isolated incident. It’s part of a much larger pattern of evasion and refusal to engage with the press, and it’s raising serious concerns about her fitness for the office of Vice President.
A Disregard for Transparency
As Harris prepared to board her plane, she briefly waved to the assembled group of journalists before turning her back and heading up the stairs. But what caught the eye of many conservative commentators was the way she pushed her wired headphones deeper into her ears as she climbed the stairs, effectively shutting out any possibility of engaging with the press. This action was caught on C-SPAN footage and has since been widely criticized as a blatant attempt to dodge questions from the media.
This behavior from a candidate running for the second-highest office in the land is not just alarming; it’s downright disrespectful to the American people. The press serves as a conduit between the public and those in power. By avoiding the press, Harris is essentially avoiding the people she claims to want to serve.
The Pattern of Evasion
This isn’t the first time Harris has been accused of dodging the press. Throughout her campaign, she has been selectively available to the media, often choosing to only answer scripted questions or limiting her appearances to friendly outlets. This strategy of evasion is troubling for a number of reasons.
First, it raises questions about her transparency. If Harris is unwilling to engage with the press now, what does that say about how she will behave if elected? Transparency is a cornerstone of democratic governance. The American people have a right to know where their leaders stand on the issues that affect their lives. Harris’s reluctance to face the press suggests a disturbing lack of accountability.
Second, this pattern of evasion raises concerns about Harris’s ability to handle the pressures of the Vice Presidency. The Vice President is often called upon to speak to the nation during times of crisis, to explain complex policies, and to defend the administration’s actions. If Harris cannot handle the relatively straightforward task of answering reporters’ questions on the tarmac, how can we trust her to handle the much more demanding tasks that come with being Vice President?
What Is Kamala Harris Hiding?
The question on everyone’s mind is: What is Kamala Harris hiding? Why is she so reluctant to engage with the press? Could it be that she’s afraid of being held accountable for her past actions and positions? Harris has a long and controversial record as a prosecutor, and her stances on various issues like healthcare and immigration have been anything but consistent.
During her time as California’s Attorney General, Harris was known for her tough-on-crime policies, which included defending the state’s death penalty and opposing criminal justice reforms. Yet now, she presents herself as a progressive champion for criminal justice reform. This flip-flopping raises legitimate questions about her true beliefs and her willingness to say whatever is necessary to get elected.
Her stance on healthcare is another area where Harris has shown a troubling lack of consistency. She initially supported Medicare-for-All, a plan that would have eliminated private health insurance, only to backtrack after facing criticism. This kind of political opportunism makes it difficult to know where she really stands – or if she stands for anything at all.
Avoiding Accountability
By avoiding the press, Harris is also avoiding accountability for these and other controversial positions. She is avoiding the tough questions that voters deserve answers to before they cast their ballots. How can the American people trust a candidate who won’t even face the media?
Mike Crispi, a Trump delegate, summed it up perfectly when he said, “You’d think a woman running for the highest public service job in the country would see value in… I don’t know… talking to the public.” This sentiment is shared by many who have noticed Harris’s lack of media appearances during her campaign. Her joint CNN interview with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Thursday was the first interview she had done since President Biden endorsed her in late July.
The Role of the Press in a Democracy
The press has always played a critical role in our democracy. By questioning those in power, the media helps ensure that our leaders are held accountable for their actions. When a candidate avoids the press, it raises red flags about their willingness to be held accountable. It suggests that they have something to hide, or that they believe they are above the scrutiny that comes with public office.
Harris’s actions on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews only further highlight her reluctance to engage with the press and, by extension, the American people. This is particularly concerning given the numerous controversies surrounding her record. For example, Harris has been criticized for her role in the jailing of non-violent offenders during her time as California’s Attorney General, as well as her shifting stances on key issues like healthcare and immigration.
A Vice President Who Won’t Face the Press?
In the end, it’s critical for any political candidate, especially one vying for the highest position in the country, to be transparent and accessible to the press. The American people have a right to know where their leaders stand on the issues that affect their lives. They have a right to expect that their leaders will answer tough questions, even when those questions are uncomfortable.
Harris’s actions on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews raise serious doubts about her willingness to do so. If she is already avoiding the press during her campaign, what will she do if elected? Will she continue to dodge tough questions and evade accountability? Or will she finally step up and face the media – and the American people – with the honesty and transparency that they deserve?
As voters head to the polls, they must consider whether a candidate who avoids tough questions and scrutiny is truly fit to serve as Vice President. After all, if Harris won’t engage with the press now, what can we expect from her in the White House?
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