Republican VP candidate Sen. JD Vance criticized the media for not asking Vice President Harris tough questions, highlighting her and her running mate's handling of the 2020 riots as evidence of their radicalism.
Republican vice presidential pick JD Vance launched a scathing attack on the media for its alleged failure to scrutinize Vice President Kamala Harris and her choice of running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, over their handling of the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots.
Vance accused Harris and Walz of being a "two-of-a-kind" "tag team" that enabled rioters during the summer of 2020. He pointed to Walz's delayed response in deploying the National Guard to quell the violence in Minneapolis, which resulted in widespread devastation to businesses.
JD Vance Calls Out Media's 'Shameful' Kamala Harris Coverage
Harris' involvement in promoting a bail fund for arrested rioters further inflamed the controversy, according to Vance. He argued that this action demonstrated Harris' lack of concern for the safety and well-being of American citizens.
Vance's criticism extended to Walz's support for defunding the police, which he said reflected Harris' own radical views on law enforcement. He asserted that Harris "doesn't care about the border, she doesn't care about crime, she doesn't care about American energy."
JD Vance Calls Out Media's 'Shameful' Kamala Harris Coverage
Vance's comments sparked a viral response on social media, with many praising his line about Harris and Walz being a "one-two punch" for enabling rioters. Conservative commentators and politicians hailed Vance's rhetoric as "fire" and "perfect."
Representative Dan Bishop, R-N.C., referenced a infamous quote about the riots, calling Walz and Harris "The 'mostly peaceful' ticket." Retired U.S. Army Colonel James Hutton noted their "affinity for rioters."
JD Vance Calls Out Media's 'Shameful' Kamala Harris Coverage
Vance's criticism amplified the scrutiny over Harris' past actions, particularly her support for the Minnesota Freedom Fund and her handling of the 2020 protests. It also exposed the deep divisions within American society over the role of law enforcement and the nature of social justice movements.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the debate over the 2020 riots is expected to play a significant role in shaping the political landscape. Vance's comments have reignited the controversy and cast aspersions on Harris and Walz's records on public safety.
JD Vance Calls Out Media's 'Shameful' Kamala Harris Coverage
Whether the media will heed Vance's call for tougher questioning of Harris remains to be seen. However, his remarks have undoubtedly injected a new level of scrutiny into the Democratic ticket and its past actions.
