Kamala Harris would rather talk about Trump than face questions on Biden’s mental faculties—what’s she hiding?
At a glance:
- In a Fox News interview, Kamala Harris avoided directly addressing concerns about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness over the past three and a half years.
- Harris emphasized Biden’s “judgment and experience” while deflecting questions about his cognitive state, turning the conversation towards Donald Trump.
- Multiple Democrats and donors have recently expressed concerns about Biden’s capacity to continue in the race, with some urging him to step down.
During a recent interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Vice President Kamala Harris sidestepped questions about whether she had any concerns over President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. Baier asked Harris when she first noticed any signs of cognitive decline in Biden, referencing previous statements in which Harris called former President Donald Trump “unstable” and “misguided.” Instead of addressing Biden’s mental state directly, Harris praised his “judgment and experience,” quickly pivoting to suggest the real concern is Donald Trump.
Despite Baier’s repeated questions, Harris avoided providing a clear answer, insisting that Biden is “not on the ballot” and deflecting the discussion back to Trump, who she reminded viewers is on the ballot. Baier also brought up comments made by actor George Clooney, who noted that Biden seemed to have lost his edge compared to his debate performances from previous years. But Harris maintained her stance, dodging the central question about Biden’s fitness for office.
This exchange comes as some Democrats, including prominent figures like Sen. Peter Welch and Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, have publicly expressed doubts about Biden’s ability to continue his campaign, urging him to step aside. Biden himself has even indicated that it may be in the best interest of the Democratic Party for him to withdraw, endorsing Harris as a potential successor.