Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday, calling Donald Trump a “sore loser” and criticizing his recent comments about being a “dictator on day one” if re-elected. Harris condemned Trump’s false claims of widespread voter fraud after the 2020 election, linking his rhetoric to actions of dictators who suppress free speech and protest.
During the show, Stern, whose audience primarily consists of white men, endorsed Harris for president, while addressing Trump’s accusation that the host had “gone woke.” Stern dismissed the claim, stating that he views being “woke” as a positive, saying, “The opposite of being woke is being asleep.”
In the interview, Harris touched on more personal topics, from her choice of breakfast cereal (Special K) to her belief that both men and women support women in leadership roles. When asked about potential voter bias against female candidates, Harris responded, “I’ve been the first woman in almost every position I’ve held… That’s why I’m running for president.”
Harris’s appearance on The Howard Stern Show is part of a media campaign targeting diverse audiences. She also appeared on “The View”, announcing plans to expand Medicare to cover in-home care for seniors. Asked whether she would have done anything differently than President Biden, Harris defended his administration, stating she had a role in most key decisions.
This media push is seen as an effort to address criticism about her infrequent interviews and to connect with a broad range of voters ahead of the 2024 election. Her interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show will air later this week.
