US NewsKamala Harris vows fresh leadership, reaches out to GOP

Kamala Harris vows fresh leadership, reaches out to GOP

During her first career interview with the right-wing TV network Fox News, Kamala Harris declared that her presidency would differ significantly from Joe Biden's term. She assured viewers that she would consider suggestions from Republicans.

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden
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6:02 AM EDT, October 17, 2024

"Let me be very clear. My presidency will not be a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency," Harris stated. "Like every new president that comes into office, I will bring my life experiences, my professional experiences, and fresh new ideas. I represent a new generation of leadership," she said during the interview.

During the half-hour conversation, the Vice President emphasized that she would be open to suggestions from Republicans who support her, highlighting her economic program. This includes support for building new homes and small businesses.

Speaking on the issue of immigration, she conveyed, "The point is that we have a broken immigration system that needs to be repaired," she admitted. Referring to cases of murders of young women by illegal immigrants, Harris expressed her sorrow. At the same time, she accused Donald Trump of torpedoing a bipartisan border restriction project, suggesting that he preferred to use the immigration issue in his campaign rather than solve it.

Harris warned voters about Trump

Addressing Biden's health issues, Harris defended him by emphasizing his competencies. She stated that the incumbent president has the right judgment and experience to make important decisions. However, she clarified that Biden was not running for the upcoming presidential elections. Simultaneously, she warned voters about what she described as Trump's "unbalanced" state.

She also accused the network of manipulation when a truncated statement by Trump about "internal enemies" was aired during the interview.

Harris maintains an "unwavering" commitment to Israel

When asked about her previous statement that she views Iran as America's greatest adversary, Harris reiterated her "unwavering" commitment to ensuring that Israel can defend itself against attacks from Iran and its allies. She also accused Trump of contributing to regional instability by withdrawing from the nuclear agreement with Iran.

The interview with Fox News was part of Harris's strategy to attract more moderate Republican voters, particularly those averse to Trump.

Just before the interview, the Democratic candidate appeared at a rally in Pennsylvania alongside a hundred Republican politicians who support her. During the event, she praised former Vice President Mike Pence and portrayed Trump as a threat to the Constitution and democracy in the USA.

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