During a recent interview conducted by CBS anchor Margaret Brennan, Vice President Kamala Harris found herself momentarily taken aback and, subsequently, delivered a pointed response when questioned about the seriousness of the perceived threat of a second Trump presidency. This interview occurred during Vice President Harris’s official visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, where she participated in the ASEAN Summit, and it was prominently featured as a preview on the CBS Mornings program.
Initially, the clip released to the public showed Brennan referencing various polls that raised concerns about President Joe Biden’s age and inquired whether Harris was prepared to assume the role of commander in chief. However, an extended version of the interview was subsequently made available by CBS, shedding more light on the exchange and highlighting an error in the earlier edit.
In this extended version, Brennan delved into the issue of the potential return of former President Donald Trump to the White House for a second term, prompting an unexpected reaction from Vice President Harris. Her initial response was one of mild astonishment, as she quizzically remarked:
“I don’t understand the question.”
Nevertheless, Harris quickly regrouped and expressed her unwavering confidence in her team’s capacity to secure reelection. She emphasized the paramount significance of the upcoming election and underscored the American people’s profound understanding of its profound importance.
This exchange serves as a poignant reflection of the current political landscape in the United States, where discussions surrounding the prospects of future elections and the potential resurgence of Donald Trump as a presidential candidate continue to dominate public discourse. It highlights the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of political dialogue and the importance of scrutinizing interviews in their entirety to grasp the full context of significant moments in political discourse.
MARGARET BRENNAN: But even Democrats are worried about the president’s age. The Wall Street Journal had a poll showing two thirds of Democrats say Joe Biden is too old to run again. Are you prepared to be commander-in-chief?
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Yes I am, if necessary. But Joe Biden is going to be fine. And let me tell you something: I work with Joe Biden every day. Under Joe Biden’s leadership, we have transformed and are in the process of transforming America’s infrastructure with an historic investment in, not only roads and bridges, but high speed internet, what we are doing around issues like lead pipes, and I could go on and on.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Are you taking the threat of a second Trump presidency seriously enough?
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: (stunned pause) I don’t understand the question.
MARGARET BRENNAN: You were dismissive of some of the Republican criticism of you and the president. When you look at current polling, the front-runner for the Republican nomination is the former president, the 45th president.
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: We will win reelection-
MARGARET BRENNAN: Do you feel–
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: We will win, we will win reelection. There is too much at stake and the American people know it.
