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Vance Social Media Post Stirs Discussion
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Vance Social Media Post Stirs Discussion

It looks like the political fireworks are already lighting up, and this time, it’s Senator JD Vance taking aim at Vice President Kamala Harris. On Friday, Vance posted a sharp-tongued jab on X (formerly Twitter), mocking Harris over her handling of the border crisis and her reluctance to engage with the press. His quip? "If we could convince Kamala Harris that illegal aliens are actually journalists trying to ask her questions she’d build that border wall in five seconds."

Ouch! That comment quickly went viral, racking up over 2 million views in just a few hours. But what’s behind this pointed critique?

For those who might not be following the intricacies of this ongoing political feud, let’s rewind a bit. As the Biden administration’s designated “border czar,” Harris has been the face of the administration’s efforts to manage the southern border. However, her performance in this role has been heavily criticized, particularly by Republicans like Vance, who argue that the border is more chaotic than ever.

Vance's swipe at Harris isn't just about her border policies. It's also a critique of her interactions with the media—or lack thereof. Harris has been notoriously elusive when it comes to taking questions from reporters, a point that Vance cleverly used to highlight what he sees as her inaction on border security.

Harris’s record on the border has been a sore spot for some time. Despite being tasked with addressing the root causes of migration, she didn’t visit the border until June 2021, months after taking office. This delay was famously called out by NBC News’ Lester Holt, who pressed Harris on why she hadn’t made the trip earlier. Her response—"We’ve been to the border"—was met with Holt’s blunt reminder, "You haven’t been to the border." Harris’s retort—"And I haven’t been to Europe"—did little to quell the criticism, and it’s a moment that continues to haunt her.

Senator Vance, who’s been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the administration’s border policies, has repeatedly criticized Harris for what he sees as a deliberate failure to secure the border. In a recent post on X, Vance accused Harris of intentionally creating the current border crisis, claiming, “Our border czar Kamala Harris opened up the border by design. Now real people are suffering.” This comment was part of a broader critique where Vance blamed the administration’s decisions—like halting border wall construction and ending the Remain-in-Mexico policy—for worsening conditions at the border.

But Vance’s critique doesn’t stop at border policy. He also took a swipe at Harris’s political positions, noting how she has shifted from the far-left stances she took during her failed 2020 presidential campaign. Back then, Harris supported policies like the Green New Deal, a ban on fracking, gun confiscation, and the elimination of private health insurance. Now, as she steps into a more prominent role for the 2024 election, her team claims she’s moved toward more moderate positions—a shift that Vance and other critics view with skepticism.

Written by Arthur Higgens - August 12, 2024