Megyn Kelly mocks Kamala Harris for trying to 'sound like Barack Obama' but 'failing' miserably

On her podcast, Megyn Kelly criticized Kamala Harris' messaging, calling it repetitive and shallow
PUBLISHED OCT 15, 2024
Megyn Kelly attacked Kamala Harris for trying to mimic Barack Obama on her podcast (Getty Images)
Megyn Kelly attacked Kamala Harris for trying to mimic Barack Obama on her podcast (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Megyn Kelly once again took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, this time for trying to mimic former President Barack Obama’s style while discussing economic issues. 

On the Monday, October 14 episode of 'The Megyn Kelly Show' podcast, the former Fox News host also expressed her frustration with the Democratic nominee's repeated mention of an "opportunity economy," accusing her of offering little substance.



 

Megyn Kelly slams Kamala Harris for her inane and amorphous messaging

Megyn Kelly bluntly stated, "The problem of her speaking continues. I guess she hasn't quite gotten the message that she's not good at this, and we know it."

Harris, who has spoken frequently about tapping into voters' ambitions, faced harsh criticism from the conservative commentator, who pointed to the VP's declining approval ratings, especially among independents.

"Her voters know it because her numbers are going down with independents who previously had shown an open mind toward her. So what does she do? More talking," expressed Kelly. 

She didn’t stop there, labeling Harris' messaging as repetitive and shallow. According to the former Fox News host, the Democratic nominee is offering rhetoric, not real solutions.

Kelly noted that Harris "continued the inane messaging that we have seen so many times over and over and over" during a recent podcast appearance, highlighting her failure to turn vague aspirations into concrete policies.

"Just some amorphous goal that she's using to try to make herself sound like Barack Obama, but failing," remarked the journalist. 

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the University of Pittsburgh on October 10, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Megyn Kelly thinks Kamala Harris is trying to try to make herself sound like Barack Obama (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Megyn Kelly torches Kamala Harris' podcast appearance as a 'visit to the Amsterdam red light district'

This isn't the first time Megyn Kelly has criticized Kamala Harris. Earlier this month, she tore into the vice president for her appearance on Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, calling the episode "the presidential equivalent of a visit to the Amsterdam red light district or the 1970s Times Square back alleys."

In true Kelly fashion, she didn’t hold back, stating, "They all need to shower and we're all feeling grosser for having heard about or witnessed it in the first place." 



 

The outspoken host accused Harris of missing crucial opportunities to present herself as a serious presidential contender.

"You played with fire and you got burned. And you failed at an important moment in presidential history," declared Kelly, alluding to the stakes surrounding Harris' public appearances as the November election approaches.

Alex Cooper defends Kamala Harris interview saying women's issues are central to the election

Alex Cooper, on her end, defended her decision to have Kamala Harris on her podcast, despite it not typically focusing on politics. "I talk about topics like mental health, relationships, sex, sexuality, trauma. Overall, my focus is women and the day-to-day issues that we face," she explained, as per OK! Magazine.

She added, "At the end of the day, I couldn’t see a world in which one of the main conversations of this election is women and I’m not a part of it."

Cooper also revealed she had reached out to Donald Trump for a potential appearance, leaving the door open for him to discuss women’s rights on the show.

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