Vice President Kamala Harris received widespread praise following her hourlong interview with radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Tuesday, where she discussed a range of topics, including former President Donald Trump and her vision for the Black community. The interview, which served as an audio town hall, resonated strongly with political analysts and social media commentators, who lauded Harris’ performance as “impressive” and “very, very impressive.”
“Black men should take a victory lap right now,” said Jamal Simmons, co-host of the TrailBlaze podcast, in a conversation with CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer. Harris’ engaging discussion with the popular radio host earned positive reactions, especially for her ability to address questions directly and connect with the audience.
CNN analyst Gloria Borger highlighted Harris’ success in communicating with the listeners, contrasting it with Donald Trump’s performance at the Economic Club of Chicago on the same day. “She did a terrific job in talking to that audience and answering the questions that she was asked,” Borger noted, emphasizing the stark difference between the two events.
Van Jones, a former Obama White House official, also praised Harris, describing her performance as “magnificent.” He added, “That’s the best she’s done since she ripped Donald Trump apart on the debate stage. She was indeed very, very impressive.” Appearing on The Situation Room with Blitzer, Jones further commented, “She was comfortable in her skin, she was fluid – she talked about stuff that Black folks really care about.”
While Harris garnered praise, Trump campaign senior adviser Bryan Lanza offered a more critical view. Speaking with Blitzer, Lanza claimed that Harris struggles with economic issues and that Trump is gaining support among non-white men under 35. “They sort of see her and the Biden administration as a path of hopelessness,” Lanza argued.
Despite the criticism, many analysts and commentators continued to praise the interview. Doug Klain, a policy analyst for the nonprofit Razom for Ukraine, took to social media to share his thoughts. “One of the best interviews I’ve heard with @KamalaHarris (or any candidate) in quite some time,” he wrote on X. “Excellently frank and meaningful questions from Charlamagne and listeners.”
Harris’ conversation with Charlamagne Tha God marked a moment of connection with a key demographic and offered a glimpse of her vision for the future, leaving a lasting impression on many who tuned in.