Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" for what was expected to be an interview, but quickly turned into a contentious debate. Baier pressed Harris on a range of issues, from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan to rising inflation and the ongoing border crisis.
On Wednesday evening, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" for what was billed as an interview. However, the encounter quickly escalated into a heated debate as Baier pressed Harris on a range of contentious issues facing the Biden administration.
Harris Faces Off with Bret Baier in Heated Fox News Interview
Baier began by questioning Harris about the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, which has been widely criticized for leaving behind American citizens and thousands of Afghan allies. Harris defended the administration's handling of the withdrawal, arguing that it was a difficult and complex operation.
"We evacuated over 120,000 people, including American citizens, Afghan partners, and other vulnerable Afghans," Harris said. "That was a very complex and difficult undertaking, and we are proud of the work that our military and diplomatic teams did."
However, Baier pressed Harris on why the administration did not evacuate more American citizens and Afghan allies before the Taliban took over Kabul. He also noted that the Biden administration had been warned for months that the Taliban was gaining strength and that a rapid collapse of the Afghan government was a possibility.
"We made a decision to withdraw our troops," Harris replied. "It was a difficult decision, but it was the right decision."
Baier also questioned Harris about the rising inflation rate, which has reached a 40-year high. Harris acknowledged that inflation is a problem, but she argued that the Biden administration was taking steps to address it.
"We are working to lower costs for families," Harris said. "We have already passed a number of pieces of legislation that are helping to do that."
However, Baier pointed out that the inflation rate has continued to rise since the Biden administration took office. He also noted that the Federal Reserve is now raising interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation, which could hurt the economy.
"This is a very serious problem," Baier said. "Families are struggling to make ends meet."
Harris also faced questions from Baier about the ongoing border crisis. The number of illegal border crossings has surged since Biden took office, and many migrants are being released into the United States.
Harris defended the Biden administration's border policy, arguing that it is more humane than the Trump administration's policy of separating children from their parents. She also said that the Biden administration is working to address the root causes of migration, such as poverty and violence in Central America.
However, Baier pointed out that the number of illegal border crossings has continued to rise under the Biden administration. He also noted that many migrants are being released into the United States without a court date, which allows them to stay in the country indefinitely.
"This is a very serious problem," Baier said. "The border is not secure."
The interview ended on a heated note, with Baier and Harris talking over each other as they argued about the border crisis. It was clear that the two sides had very different views on many of the issues facing the country.
