Vice President Kamala Harris cracked open a beer during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, blending casual charm with the weight of a presidential campaign. The episode, which is set to air later this evening, saw Harris embracing a more personal side while diving headfirst into some of the most pressing issues of her campaign.
Democratic presidential nominee Harris’ stop on late-night television was a strategic move to connect with voters on a more relatable level.She opened a can of ‘Miller High Life’ with Colbert won the show. While the beer was playful, the topics discussed were far more serious.
One of the key moments in the conversation was Harris’ reflection on the ongoing war in Gaza, a conflict that could potentially sway voters in critical battleground states like Michigan. When asked about the likelihood of a cease-fire, Harris maintained her signature optimism but acknowledged the gravity of the situation.
“We cannot lose some belief in the possibility,” she said, urging that while the conflict might not see an immediate resolution, “the United States must work and not lose hope and not throw up our hands.”
But Harris didn’t stop there. In a sharp rebuke, she doubled down on her earlier criticism of former President Donald Trump, responding to allegations from journalist Bob Woodward’s latest book. The book claims Trump sent rare Covid-19 testing machines to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the early days of the pandemic, while millions of Americans scrambled for access to tests.
“I ask everyone here and everyone who is watching: Do you remember what those days were like?” Harris said, her voice firm. “You remember how many people did not have tests and were trying to scramble to get them?”, she said as she highlighted Trump’s mishandling of the crisis.