Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance accuses Vice President Kamala Harris of hypocrisy for promising to fix election issues if elected, despite her inaction during her time in office.
JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has denounced Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign promises as "absurd," accusing her of hypocrisy and lack of action on key issues.
In an interview on "The Ingraham Angle," Vance criticized Harris for vowing to address election concerns if elected, despite her failure to take meaningful steps during her time in office. He argued that Harris' policies have exacerbated economic problems, including rising grocery prices and a wide-open southern border.
JD Vance Slams Kamala Harris' Campaign Promises as 'Absurd'
"This is the lie at the heart of Kamala Harris' campaign, that if you elect her, she's somehow going to be different than she already has been in office, where her policies have caused higher grocery prices, higher food prices, and of course, a wide-open southern border," Vance said.
He urged Harris to implement her proposed economic policies now, as she has the power to do so, rather than merely promising future action. "If Kamala Harris thinks these policies are going to do a lot of good, and of course, most of them are nonsensical, but if she thinks they're going to do a lot of good, she should try them out now because she's currently in power, not promise to do something when she's in office in the future that she's not doing when she's in office in the present," Vance stated.
JD Vance Slams Kamala Harris' Campaign Promises as 'Absurd'
In response to criticism from Dana Bash during her first major interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris defended her record by citing the Biden-Harris administration's efforts in job creation and inflation reduction. She acknowledged the need for further action but emphasized the progress made to date.
Harris unveiled her economic agenda in mid-August, proposing a $25,000 subsidy for first-time homebuyers, a price-fixing plan for food and groceries, and a $6,000 child tax credit for families with newborns. She attributed the high prices experienced during the pandemic to supply chain disruptions but asserted that inflationary pressures persist despite supply chain improvements.
JD Vance Slams Kamala Harris' Campaign Promises as 'Absurd'
Former President Trump criticized Harris' economic proposals, claiming they would lead to "rationing, hunger, and skyrocketing prices." He characterized her plans as "socialist price controls" that have historically failed.
Vance dismissed Harris' economic agenda as "pro-globalism" and "anti-American worker." He accused her of embracing policies that harm American workers and outsourcing jobs overseas.
JD Vance Slams Kamala Harris' Campaign Promises as 'Absurd'
Regarding his own favorability ratings, Vance acknowledged his unfavorable numbers compared to his Democratic opponent, Tim Walz, but expressed confidence in the American people's support. He attributed his approach to meeting voters directly and engaging in unscripted remarks and press conferences to his candidacy's success.
"My approach to this is just to get out there and meet as many people as possible, and I know this is Donald Trump's approach, too," he said. "We don't do the scripted stuff. We don't only speak in front of a teleprompter. We actually like to get out there and give some unscripted remarks, some press conferences, and also just, you know, go out there and talk to people. And that's what I'm going to keep on doing."
JD Vance Slams Kamala Harris' Campaign Promises as 'Absurd'
Vance expressed optimism about the election outcome, stating, "I have no doubt about that. We just have to do our work, and we've got 65 days to do it."
