Staff ReportsKamala Harris faced yet another moment of cringe during her recent interview with “60 Minutes”, which aired to a surprisingly critical reception after the network released sneak previews that raised eyebrows. Rather than getting an easy ride, the Vice President found herself cornered by CBS correspondent Bill Whitaker, leading to a classic display of her signature evasiveness. Despite the interview’s editing attempts to polish her image, Harris’s performance fell flat, showcasing the worrisome reality of an administration stumbling through its missteps.
During the interview, Whitaker went straight for the jugular by questioning why the Biden-Harris administration delayed any serious action against the surge of asylum seekers. Instead of owning up to the failure, Harris tried to shift the blame onto Congress and Donald Trump while attempting to paint a rosy picture of their policy response. It became painfully clear that her claim of providing “solutions from day one” was just more empty rhetoric without any substantive backing.
This might be the worst television interview by a candidate in U.S. presidential history.
Bill Whitaker: “You’ve changed your positions so much that no one believes anything.”
Harris: “Well, I’m the vice president and I travel a lot.”pic.twitter.com/5T33OawnD5
— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) October 8, 2024
Editing was a significant topic of discussion surrounding the interview. Observers noted numerous cuts and adjustments throughout the segment that seemed orchestrated to save Harris from some awkward moments. The editing was so egregious that even Harris’s supporters took notice, suggesting that the attempt to mask her stumbles only highlighted the challenges she faces as a leader. The constant effort to sanitize her image reflects the ongoing struggle within the administration to maintain a polished facade in the face of mounting criticism.
Historically, “60 Minutes” has not shied away from editing to serve its narrative, having done similar work on conservative figures like Trump and Ron DeSantis. However, this time, the editing backfired. Despite their best efforts, the outcome was a revelation of how out of her depth Harris truly is. Viewers began to catch glimpses of the “empty suit” that many conservatives have long criticized, signaling a breakdown in the protective bubble typically afforded by friendly media outlets.
As the interview came and went, it became evident that the proverbial dam was finally breaking for Harris. People are waking up to the reality of her leadership—or lack thereof—and realizing that the liberal media’s attempts to rebrand her image were more akin to putting lipstick on a pig. Perhaps this is the moment when it’s necessary to shine a light on the true state of the Biden-Harris administration and hold them accountable for their failures rather than allowing them to skate by on carefully curated narratives.
