Social media users and media critics slammed CNN for declaring that Vice President Kamala Harris gave the "clearest view yet" of her potential presidency during her interview with the network.
Social media erupted in mockery and criticism after CNN asserted that Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with the network provided the "clearest view yet" of her potential presidency. The claim sparked a torrent of negative reactions, with prominent media figures arguing that the interview lacked substance and was filled with evasive answers.
Conservative commentator Matt Whitlock questioned whether CNN staff had even watched the interview, while NBC News host Chuck Todd recently highlighted Harris' avoidance of the press and suggested that any "fumble" in her public appearances would be "overly scrutinized."
CNN's Embarrassing Claim: Harris' Interview Offered "Clearest View" of Presidency
CNN's assertion was widely shared on social media, but many commenters expressed skepticism and disappointment. Prominent media figures such as Tim Young and Charles Cooke disputed the claim, stating that Harris did not provide any clear policy proposals or insights into her presidency.
Abigail Shrier, a journalist and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, observed that despite a lengthy interview with supportive media, CNN could only highlight a few minutes of footage because the rest was "presumably, incomprehensible drivel."
CNN's Embarrassing Claim: Harris' Interview Offered "Clearest View" of Presidency
Critics pointed to Harris' vague and uninformative responses as evidence of the interview's lack of clarity. Mollie Hemingway of The Federalist denounced CNN's post as "propaganda that would make the North Koreans blush."
"The Redheaded Libertarian" criticized Harris' performance, quoting the Adam Sandler film "Billy Madison" to describe her rambling and incoherent answers as "dumber for having listened to it."
CNN's Embarrassing Claim: Harris' Interview Offered "Clearest View" of Presidency
Stephen L. Miller, a contributing editor at The Spectator, questioned CNN's assessment, asking, "She did?"
The backlash against CNN's claim highlights the deep skepticism surrounding Harris' candidacy and the growing frustration with her lack of transparency and policy substance. The interview, intended to provide a clearer picture of her potential presidency, seems to have only further clouded the public's perception.
