Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has been marred by criticism of its perceived lack of authenticity. Detractors argue that her sudden changes in stance on key issues, her appointment as the Democratic nominee, and the questionable actions of her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, have all contributed to a sense of artificiality surrounding her campaign.
A recent interview with CNN’s Dana Bash has only added fuel to the fire. Touted as Harris’s first sit-down interview with a member of the media, the conversation was actually prerecorded and heavily edited, with CNN misleadingly branding it as “live” during the broadcast. The interview was conducted alongside Gov. Walz, which was unusual in itself, and only added to the sense of staged theatrics.
The entire exchange felt more like a carefully scripted infomercial than a genuine discussion. It’s a pattern that has become all too familiar with Harris, who often seems more concerned with projecting a certain image than with engaging in honest dialogue. Every time she speaks, it’s as if she’s hiding behind a curtain, waiting for the truth to be revealed.
CNN’s complicity in this charade is equally troubling. The network, which has long since abandoned any pretense of objectivity, seemed more interested in promoting a narrative than in providing a genuine interview. By labeling the discussion as “live” despite knowing it was prerecorded, CNN only added to the sense of deception that pervades Harris’s campaign.
The whole scene is reminiscent of a grand illusion, with Harris and Walz playing the roles of master manipulators. Their goal is not to inform or educate, but to shape public opinion through carefully crafted messaging and controlled narratives.
