Bret Baier Alleges 4 Kamala Staffers Waved Hands To Stop Interview: 'Like It's Gotta Stop'

Four staffers of Vice President Kamala Harris waved their hands to halt an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier. Baier, describing the moment, noted, "I’m talking like four people waving their hands like it’s gotta stop." Harris, meanwhile, stood her ground, telling Baier, “I’m in the middle of responding to the point you’re raising, and I’d like to finish.”The Vice President was subjected to challenging questions from Baier during her debut visit on Fox News, covering subjects including border security and immigration. At several instances, Harris interrupted Baier to stress the need of having a thorough and truthful conversation. She criticized Baier for repeated interruptions and continued, “I think this interview is supposed to be about the choices that your viewers should be presented about this election, and the contrast is important.”Following a campaign event, the interview was recorded at Pennsylvania's Washington Crossing Historic Park. This is Harris's first significant foray into normally conservative media terrain. The timing of the interview and Harris's forceful answers, given that former President Donald Trump is now ahead in national surveys, are indicative of the Democratic campaign's strategy of aggressively attacking the Trump narrative on issues that are popular with his constituency. As Baier presented a video in which Trump appeared to be dismissing the idea of "enemies within," Harris responded to Trump's charges that he was "weaponizing" federal organizations. She countered, “With all due respect, that clip was not what he has been saying about the enemy within. That’s not what you just showed.” Harris used the occasion to draw attention to Trump's prior remarks disparaging Americans who disagreed with him, setting herself apart as a leader who would never express such views about Americans. Harris seemed to be becoming impatient with Baier's constant questioning about culture war issues and President Joe Biden's mental state. She moved the topic of discussion to more general matters, such as Trump's threats to use force to suppress "radical left lunatics." Throughout, Harris emphasized the significance of providing voters with accurate facts and highlighting the sharp difference between the message of her campaign and the hyperbole of Trump.The interview provided insight into the dynamics of the 2024 contest as Harris, who was previously seen as a gentler figure in debates, took on a more forceful role. She often raised her voice to convey her resolve to reject Trump's divisive statements. The vice president went on to say that Trump's remarks regarding specific American communities as enemies were polarizing and threatened the fabric of the country. She said that, in contrast to Trump, she would not denigrate Americans for having different opinions. Her critiques of Trump's polarizing remarks and her claims of a specific political agenda emphasized Harris's answers. She emphasized that the outcome of the election will determine the course of the country and that voters should be given a complete understanding of the available information. She did this in order to set herself apart from Trump's approach by emphasizing the value of unity and democratic principles. The Vice President and Baier's meeting came to an abrupt conclusion when Baier acknowledged the hostile hand signals coming from Harris' team. In stark contrast to Harris's media appearances, Trump made an earlier appearance on Fox News and will chat with anchor Enrique Acevedo at a Univision town hall.