Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance recently criticized Vice President Kamala Harris over her comments following the repatriation of Americans jailed in Russia. Vance, an Ohio senator, took issue with Harris' unscripted remarks made at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Camp Springs, Md., where she praised the importance of diplomacy and strengthening alliances.
Vance questioned the media's handling of Harris and her potential as a presidential nominee, highlighting her lack of press conferences since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee. He expressed disbelief at the lack of scrutiny towards Harris and called for more accountability in questioning her statements.
This criticism comes amidst a backdrop of Harris' past off-script moments, including a previous instance where she repeated the phrase 'significance of the passage of time' multiple times during a public appearance. Despite these instances, Harris has continued to focus on her campaign efforts, holding rallies and planning future events with her yet-to-be-announced vice presidential pick.
Speculation surrounds potential running mates for Harris, with names like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, and Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan being floated as potential choices. Harris' upcoming campaign rally in Philadelphia is expected to shed light on her vice presidential selection.
