Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) used his campaign stop in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Wednesday to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris for her recent lack of media engagement. Approaching reporters stationed near Air Force Two, where Harris was expected to arrive, Vance questioned why the Vice President has been avoiding questions from the press.
“I wanted to take a look at the plane because it might be mine soon,” Vance quipped, adding, “but I also thought you all might be getting lonely since the Vice President hasn’t taken any questions for 17 days.” His remarks were a clear jab at Harris, who has been criticized by conservatives for her limited public interactions since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Harris recently selected Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her running mate, but her campaign has been marked by what some see as a reluctance to engage with the media. Vance suggested that Harris’s strategy is to run a campaign from “her basement,” avoiding tough questions and direct interaction with voters.
The exchange between Vance and the press quickly spread on social media, with Vance sharing a video clip of his remarks. “I thought the reporters traveling with Kamala might need some company since she never answers their questions,” Vance commented, reflecting a broader conservative frustration with Harris’s campaign approach.
As the election draws nearer, polls indicate a tight race, with Harris leading former President Donald Trump by a narrow 0.5% margin, according to Real Clear Politics. Vance’s comments are part of a larger effort by Republicans to question Harris’s transparency and readiness for the presidency.
