Dem Elite Anoint Kamala, and Secret Service Director Finally Resigns, with Sen. Josh Hawley, Charlie Spiering, and Mike Baker | Ep. 845
Jul 23, 2024
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Senator Josh Hawley, a prominent conservative from Missouri, discusses the fallout from the resignation of the Secret Service director after security lapses surrounding a recent assassination attempt. He questions accountability and explores the rebranding of Vice President Kamala Harris by the Democratic elite as their 'party puppet.' Charlie Spiering, author of "Amateur Hour," critiques Harris’s political journey and her media image. Mike Baker analyzes the failures of law enforcement during this chaotic event, emphasizing the urgent need for improved security protocols.
Kamala Harris leveraged relationships to rise in California politics, facing critique for focusing on personal brand-building over governance responsibilities.
Harris struggled with authenticity in public speaking engagements, often appearing contrived and patronizing, hindering her ability to genuinely connect with voters.
Harris's communication style lacks authenticity, with her patronizing tone and forced attempts at relatability undermining perceptions of genuine leadership presence.
Harris's social media efforts to showcase authenticity backfire, as her use of baby talk and overly familiar language comes off as insincere and contrived.
Deep dives
Kamala Harris's Political Background and Ambitions
Kamala Harris's rise in California politics involved leveraging relationships with powerful figures like Willie Brown, which propelled her from a relatively unknown prosecutor to the forefront of San Francisco's political scene and beyond. Despite struggling in the 2010 election for attorney general against Steve Cooley, a law and order Republican, she managed to win, showcasing her competitive side. However, Harris's governance style faced critiques for being more focused on personal brand-building and future political aspirations rather than on the responsibilities of the office she held.
Inauthenticity and Awkwardness in Public Speaking
Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has faced criticism for appearing inauthentic and awkward, particularly in public speaking engagements. Her attempts to connect with audiences, engage in light banter, or project authority often come off as contrived or patronizing. This pattern of behavior has led to a series of viral moments that emphasize her lack of authenticity and ability to genuinely connect with voters.
Unguarded Moments and Patronizing Tone
Kamala Harris's unguarded moments, including interactions with President Biden and other public figures, reveal a tendency to adopt a patronizing tone, speaking in a manner that can be perceived as overly casual or insincere. Her attempts at projecting warmth and relatability sometimes come across as forced or insincere, contributing to perceptions of her lack of authentic communication style and leadership presence.
Social Media Attempts and Image Building
Kamala Harris's efforts to engage with audiences and bolster her image through social media platforms often backfire, with her attempts to showcase authenticity or relatability falling short. Her approach to connecting with voters, including using baby talk and overly familiar language, can come off as insincere and contrived, further highlighting challenges in her communication style and public persona.
Key Points About Kamala Harris's Handling of Border Crisis and Communication Issues
Kamala Harris faced scrutiny for her handling of the border crisis, particularly her role in addressing the root causes and her response to visiting the border. Her communication missteps, including a flippant exchange with Lester Holt and a lack of clarity on policy decisions, highlighted concerns about her effectiveness as a leader.
Analysis of Kamala Harris's Political Leanings and Appeal to Different Voter Groups
Kamala Harris's political alignment as a leftist progressive and her focus on social issues like DEI were discussed. The podcast highlighted challenges she faces in appealing to different voter demographics, such as energizing progressives while potentially alienating disaffected Democrats and working-class voters.
Security Failures Surrounding Former President Trump's Public Events and Secret Service Accountability
The podcast delved into the security failures during former President Trump's public events, specifically the attempted assassination and the inadequate protection measures. Issues such as miscommunication between the Secret Service and local authorities, lack of sniper teams, and poor crisis management were emphasized, underscoring the urgency for enhanced security protocols and accountability within the Secret Service.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri to discuss the Secret Service director finally resigning after her terrible appearance before Congress, the failure of law enforcement at the Trump rally causing the attempted assassination, the blame game we're seeing now, the lack of accountability and transparency, the contemptible actions of Sec. Mayorkas and the FBI in the wake of the assassination attempt, the attempted rebrand of VP Kamala Harris, the Democratic elite installing Harris as their new "party puppet," whether Harris could end up as president over the next few weeks and months, and more. Then Charlie Spiering, author of "Amateur Hour," joins to discuss how the elite on the left are attempting to rebrand Harris and appoint her as the nominee, calling her a "wine aunt," her history of rocky workplace relationships, why it's fair game to question how Harris got her start in politics involving her relationship with Willie Brown, her early work in San Francisco, the talking point about her being a tough prosecutor, Harris' terrible run as the "border czar," her far left believes on social issues, Kamala having a "brat summer," and more. Then Mike Baker, host of "The President's Daily Brief," joins to discuss how Secret Service should have handled the Trump rally, the timeline of events during the assassination attempt, all the areas where law enforcement went wrong, the breakdown of leadership and communication, the lies about "sloped roof" and more, and more.
