Kamala's Fox News Dodgefest: The Art of Saying Nothing (But Saying It Well)

The Evasion Begins

In a highly anticipated appearance on Fox News's Special Report, Vice President Kamala Harris faced pointed questions from Bret Baier. The interview was intended to address pressing national issues but instead became an exercise in rhetorical gymnastics. If evasion is an art, Kamala certainly demonstrated mastery.

Baier opened with a question that many Americans have: how many undocumented immigrants has the administration allowed into the country over the past three and a half years? Baier pushed, asking, "Do you think it's 1 million? 3 million?" Harris's response? She was "glad" Bret brought it up, but specific numbers were not forthcoming. Instead, she offered broad commentary on the "broken immigration system," stating, "The point is that we have a broken immigration system that needs to be repaired." Apparently, the figure is either unknown or simply not one she wants to share.

When pressed, Harris frequently fell back on the phrase, "May I please finish?" without actually providing direct answers. It felt reminiscent of a filibuster—but in the context of a one-on-one interview.

Day One Solutions

Harris assured viewers that from "day one," the Biden-Harris administration has been committed to fixing immigration. "The first bill we offered Congress, within practically hours of taking the oath, was a bill to fix our immigration system," she said, referencing the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. According to her, they have been working on "addressing our asylum system," "adding more judges," and "putting resources" into border security. However, despite these assertions, the situation at the border—marked by record crossings and fentanyl influxes—remains problematic.

When Baier mentioned the tragic stories of American victims whose lives were lost due to individuals released under the administration's policies, Harris responded, "First of all, those are tragic cases. There's no question about that." However, her response quickly shifted to blaming Congress for not passing legislation that might have helped. To Harris, the problem is never with the administration's policies—it’s always external factors, often involving Trump.

The "Five Years Ago" Defense

Baier then brought up Harris's previous support for decriminalizing border crossings and offering benefits like driver's licenses, free tuition, and healthcare to undocumented immigrants. Harris deflected by saying, "That was five years ago," and reiterated that she "will follow the law." When Baier pressed further, noting that she chose a running mate, Tim Walz, who supports those very policies, Harris remained noncommittal: "We are very clear, and I am very clear, that we must support and enforce federal law."

The interview also delved into whether taxpayer dollars should fund gender reassignment surgeries for incarcerated individuals. Harris responded with her classic refrain: "I will follow the law," adding, "This is the same policy that existed under Donald Trump's administration." She also managed to take a jab at Trump, despite there being no evidence that his administration authorized such surgeries. The phrase "following the law" never sounded so conveniently vague.

Turning the Page, or Just Spinning Wheels?

Perhaps the most puzzling moment came when Harris tried to explain how her presidency would differ from Biden's. "There is not a thing that comes to mind in terms of what I would have done differently," she initially said. But then she emphasized that she wasn't Joe Biden and that she'd "turn the page." What exactly this new direction entails remained a mystery.

As the interview progressed, Baier asked why over 70% of Americans feel the country is on the wrong track. Harris's response? She placed the blame on Trump. "Donald Trump learned about that bill and told them to kill it because he preferred to run on a problem instead of fixing a problem," she argued. Despite nearly four years of holding power, the Vice President pointed the finger back at the previous administration, leaving the impression that accountability was in short supply.

Finally, when asked if the administration's approach should change given voter dissatisfaction, Harris once again deflected. Instead of introspection, she defended Biden's mental faculties and pivoted to calling Trump "unstable." It was a curious way to sidestep the core question of whether her administration was serving the public effectively.

The Verdict

If the objective of this interview was to reassure Americans that the Vice President has a firm grasp on critical national issues, it failed to deliver. Instead, it highlighted an adeptness in avoiding direct answers, shifting blame, and sidestepping accountability. Kamala Harris appears committed to offering "solutions" as long as no one expects her to provide specifics or take responsibility.

For those watching, the experience might have inspired a desire to "turn the page"—to anything that doesn't involve the current administration's endless cycle of evasive responses.