Kamala Harris discusses Gaza conflict and criticizes Trump during Stephen Colbert interview

Kamala Harris discusses the Gaza conflict and criticizes Donald Trump during a late-night interview with Colbert.

In an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed the ongoing Gaza conflict and voiced strong criticism of former President Donald Trump. Harris expressed doubts about a cease-fire in Gaza, stating that while the conflict may not end soon, "we cannot lose some belief in the possibility" of peace. She emphasized that the U.S. must continue efforts to resolve the situation and remain hopeful, urging, "the United States must work and not lose hope and not throw up our hands."

Harris also criticized Trump over a claim from a new book by journalist Bob Woodward that Trump sent rare Covid test machines to Russia in the early days of the pandemic. Reflecting on that period, she said, “Do you remember how many people did not have tests and were trying to scramble to get them?" Harris questioned Trump's priorities, adding, “He thinks Vladimir Putin is his friend. What about the American people? They should be your first friend.”

The interview with Colbert capped off a busy media day for Harris, which included appearances on The View and a discussion with Howard Stern. On The View, she criticized Trump’s lack of empathy and presented a new proposal on home health care. Harris has recently ramped up her public appearances, as Election Day draws near, to reach voters who follow both traditional and nontraditional media.