Harris Chats with Colbert, Criticizes Trump's Cozy Relationship with Dictators

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up a busy day of media appearances with a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The atmosphere was friendly, and the two even shared a beer together. Colbert praised Harris' performance during a recent debate with former President Donald Trump. He asked about a picture taken during the debate, where Harris appeared relaxed with her chin resting on her hand. She playfully responded, hinting at a common expletive. Colbert also asked Harris about recent revelations from journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book, "War." The book reportedly details several calls between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin after Trump left office. Harris, who hadn't read the book yet, expressed her views on Trump's admiration for authoritarian leaders. "He openly admires dictators and gets played by them," she said. "They flatter him, and he falls for it."

One of the book's passages mentioned that Trump sent Covid-19 test kits to Putin early in the pandemic. Harris criticized this action, recalling the scarcity of tests for American citizens during that time. "Think about it," she said. "He sends love letters to Kim Jong Un. Shouldn't the American people be his first priority?" Colbert, who has supported the Biden-Harris campaign, asked Harris if Trump really lost the 2020 election. Harris replied with a humorous remark, suggesting that losing jobs, manufacturing, and the election makes one a "loser." Colbert agreed, and Harris laughed, attributing her cheeky response to the beer she was drinking.

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