JD Vance Confronts Kamala Harris on Tarmac, Criticizes Her Avoidance of Reporters

Republican VP candidate JD Vance confronted Kamala Harris on a Wisconsin tarmac, criticizing her for avoiding reporters. Vance questioned Harris' campaign tactics and job performance while Harris' team mocked Vance's arrival on social media. The exchange highlights intensified political tensions ahead of the election.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-08-2024 10:06 IST | Created: 08-08-2024 10:06 IST
JD Vance Confronts Kamala Harris on Tarmac, Criticizes Her Avoidance of Reporters
Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance (Image credit: Reuters). Image Credit: ANI
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Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance engaged in a direct confrontation with Vice President Kamala Harris as their planes landed simultaneously in Wisconsin. Vance approached Harris and her press team, questioning her reluctance to take questions from reporters. Reuters captured the exchange, which emphasized his desire to claim Air Force Two in the future.

Addressing the press, Vance remarked, 'I figured I'd come by and just get a good look at the plane because hopefully, it's going to be my plane in a few months.' He criticized Harris for not engaging with the media, asking, 'Have they given you guys an explanation for why she won't take questions from reporters? No. Nobody? Okay, great,' alluding to her lack of public interactions.

Vance urged Harris to engage more with the media for the benefit of the American people, stating, 'I hope that she changes her mind because it would be good for the American people.' Meanwhile, Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, participated in a photo-op with Girl Scouts before their departure, seemingly avoiding the encounter. Harris' campaign later mocked Vance on social media, prompting a sharp response from his team, further igniting the political clash.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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