Imagine calling to check on someone after a life-threatening incident, only to overhear them peddling their latest product. That's the peculiar story former Vice President Kamala Harris shared recently, painting a vivid picture of President Donald Trump's priorities during a moment of crisis.
According to Fox News, during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, Harris revealed an odd encounter with Trump following an assassination attempt at his Florida golf course last year.
According to Harris, she reached out to Trump out of concern after the shocking incident, intending to express support during what should have been a grave moment. Instead, while waiting to speak with him, she overheard the president promoting his book in the background. Talk about a tone-deaf sales pitch when the nation’s eyes are on your safety.
Harris didn’t mince words about her reaction, emphasizing that such a moment—given the gravity of an attempt on a former president and candidate’s life—demanded solemnity, not commerce. One has to wonder if there’s ever a wrong time for a deal in Trump’s world, even when the stakes are literally life and death.
She elaborated on this jarring experience, noting, “During the campaign, what happened was — I called [Trump] — it was actually a very sad occasion, which was — it was after there was an attempt on his life, and I called him to check on him.” “It was actually a fascinating experience for me because while I was [told] one minute, 'We're going to go and get him,' I could hear him in the background, and he was selling his book to somebody,” Harris continued. If this doesn’t scream misplaced priorities, what does?
This wasn’t the only revelation Harris shared about that phone call after the second attempt on Trump’s life. In her recently released memoir, "107 Days," which chronicles her 2024 presidential campaign, she claims Trump offered private praise for her efforts during their conversation.
According to the book, Trump even suggested he’d ease up on the campaign trail rhetoric, a promise that raises skeptical eyebrows among those who’ve watched his unrelenting style. Harris also noted that Trump mentioned his daughter, Ivanka, being a “big fan” of hers, a tidbit that feels like a polite but hollow gesture.
Yet, despite the seemingly cordial exchange, Harris remains unconvinced by Trump’s charm, writing in her memoir that she views him as a skilled deceiver. In a world where progressive agendas often blur sincerity, her caution seems a rare moment of clarity, even if her own political record invites scrutiny.
Since its release in September, Harris has been on a media tour promoting "107 Days," using platforms like Kimmel’s show to share these anecdotes. While storytelling can humanize a politician, one might argue it’s also a calculated move to stay relevant after a bruising political chapter.
Not everyone is buying into the memoir’s narrative or the tour’s purpose, especially those who prioritize results over retrospectives. White House spokeswoman Elizabeth Huston didn’t hold back, stating, “The American people don’t deserve to suffer through this excruciating and never-ending book tour.”
Huston’s sharp critique continued, pointing out Harris’s significant electoral defeat to Trump more than a year ago, a reminder of the political reality Harris can’t rewrite with a book. It’s a fair jab—shouldn’t the focus be on future solutions rather than past grievances?
The contrast Harris highlighted between the seriousness of an assassination attempt and Trump’s apparent focus on book sales is indeed striking. For many conservatives, it might reinforce the image of Trump as a relentless entrepreneur, though perhaps not always attuned to the optics of timing.
Still, while Harris’s account aims to cast doubt on Trump’s priorities, it’s worth noting her own media blitz could be seen as equally self-serving. In an era where progressive narratives often dominate cultural spaces, her story feels like another attempt to shape public perception rather than address core policy divides.
Ultimately, this episode leaves readers with a question: Should leaders prioritize image and salesmanship, or is there a deeper call to focus on unity during crises? For those weary of woke posturing on both sides, the answer seems clear—less promotion, more principle, whether it’s a book or a broadcast.