Fox News host Harris Faulkner took a jab at MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle on Wednesday for landing an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, despite Ruhle previously mocking concerns about Harris’ lack of policy clarity.
During her show, Faulkner announced that Ruhle would be sitting down with Harris for her first solo national interview since announcing her candidacy for president. Faulkner then reminded viewers that just last week, Ruhle had made fun of New York Times columnist Bret Stephens for suggesting that Harris should be more specific about her policy positions.
Faulkner went on to criticize Harris for not doing many interviews or press conferences since Biden announced in July that he would not seek reelection. Harris has only given one major interview, with Oprah Winfrey, where she provided vague answers on multiple issues.
Faulkner also pointed out that Harris seemed to have changed her positions from her time as a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party nomination race. She noted that Harris’ campaign website had a section dedicated to her policy positions, but it appeared to be copied and pasted from Biden’s campaign site.
Faulkner then suggested that Ruhle’s defense of Harris’ lack of specificity may have been what landed her the interview with the vice president. “That was enough to land that interview,” Faulkner said. “We’ll see what happens tonight.”
The Fox News host insinuated that Ruhle’s stance on Harris’ lack of policy clarity was hypocritical and that her interview with the vice president may not ask the tough questions that need to be answered.
This is not the first time that Harris has been criticized for avoiding the media. Many have questioned her leadership and competency, especially during the current crisis at the southern border. As vice president, Harris was tasked with addressing the root causes of the surge of illegal immigrants at the border, but has yet to make any significant progress or even visit the border.
Trump was constantly criticized for giving too many interviews and holding too many press conferences. However, his transparency and willingness to engage with the media allowed the American people to see and understand his policies and actions.
You always know where Trump stands.
Faulkner’s criticism of Ruhle and Harris’ lack of policy clarity serves as a reminder of the current administration’s lack of transparency and accountability. The American people deserve leaders who are willing to answer tough questions and provide specific solutions to the issues facing our nation. Trump’s approach to the media may have been polarizing, but it ultimately allowed for a more informed and engaged electorate.