Newt Gingrich calls Kamala Harris' new interviews a 'joke', opens up on why she's unfit for presidency

WASHINGTON, DC: Kamala Harris' recent media appearances have drawn skepticism from political analysts and pundits alike.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized the Vice President's series of confusing and seemingly incoherent interviews, which some have dubbed "word salads."

Newt Gingrich's take on Kamala Harris' influence on undecided voters

In a recent Fox News 'Hannity' appearance, Newt Gingrich raised questions about Kamala Harris' ability to connect with undecided voters.

 

"The American people aren't stupid...they think that she is the candidate of the past, and Trump is a candidate of change," Gingrich stated, on 'Hannity'.

He claimed that the vice president's interview with undecided voters demonstrated that many view her as more radical than former president Donald Trump, reported Fox News.

According to the former House Speaker, this could be a serious challenge for Harris' campaign, as voters overwhelmingly seek change rather than continuity with the Biden administration.

Newt Gingrich slams Kamala Harris' stance on Israel-Hamas conflict

Newt Gingrich took issue with Kamala Harris’ approach to the Israel-Hamas war.

Calling Harris' position unrealistic, he said, “She talks about getting to a truce in Gaza and releasing the hostages."

Gingrich pointed out that Hamas’ founding principles call for the elimination of the Jewish population in Israel, making the negotiations impossible.

"Her fantasy that somehow she's going to sit down with Hamas...this is insanity," he concluded.

Speaking about Harris' response, Gingrich said, "Now, there are two problems. The first is she is the vice president."

"They've had 11 months to get to this truce. 11 months. They've gotten nowhere. There's no reason to believe she'd get anywhere if she was president," he added.

Kamala Harris' media appearances

Kamala Harris has faced criticism throughout her time as vice president for her "word salad" interviews and also for delivering unclear or repetitive remarks in public forums, raising concerns about her communication style.

Although Harris only had a few media appearances during the presidential campaign, her first solo interview with the national press on Tuesday, September 17, has garnered significant attention.

In a 45-minute conversation with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Philadelphia, Harris addressed a variety of issues ranging from economic policy and race to gun control and the Israel-Hamas war.

"The interview in Philadelphia on the local TV station became a joke. I mean, people thought it was absurd," said Gingrich.

"If you just watch her, it's the same stuff over and over. The things she's memorized have nothing to do with the real world," he added.

About a month after, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raised questions about Harris' race during his own NABJ interview, the Vice President addressed these concerns while focusing on broader national issues.

The 59-year-old politician outlined her support for Israel, her economic plan, and also her stance on gun control.

The interview also touched on the second assassination attempt against Trump on September 15 in Florida.

Harris mentioned that she had spoken with Trump following the incident to check on his well-being.