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Harris Says Her Presidency "Not a Continuation" of Biden's, Dodges Immigration Questions in Fox Interview

Oct 16, 2024, 10:19 PM

During an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News on October 16, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris faced tough questioning on immigration policies and her differences from President Joe Biden. When asked about the number of illegal immigrants released into the country during the Biden administration, Harris declined to provide specific numbers and refused to say whether she regretted reversing Trump-era border policies. Baier pressed her on the influx of migrants from 150 countries, but Harris did not directly answer. In a notable exchange, Harris said, "You and I both know what I'm talking about," to which Baier responded, "I actually don't. What are you talking about?" When asked how her presidency would differ from Biden's, Harris stated, "Let me be very clear: My presidency will not be a continuation of Joe Biden's presidency." She also mentioned that she would bring back the failed bipartisan border bill "within practically hours" if elected. The interview marked Harris's first major engagement with conservative media as a presidential candidate and drew attention to her positions on key issues.