Vice President Kamala Harris faces scrutiny over her national security oversight, raising questions about her readiness for presidential office. Harris was tasked as the border czar and the number of illegal crossings in 3 years has drastically increased. Critics of Harris’s Fox interview argue her national security focus lacks attention on threats like China and Ukraine. Many believe she was dishonest about Biden’s cognitive decline which generated leadership concerns from voters.
Harris’s Strategic Oversight
Amid mounting national security challenges, Vice President Kamala Harris is being questioned over her strategic oversight capabilities. Having appeared in an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, she avoided addressing significant threats such as Ukraine’s war and China’s rising power. Instead, her national security focus prioritized Iran. Critics argue this reflects a lack of strategic foresight that is pivotal in current geopolitical climates.
China’s military, exemplified by the Joint Sword 2024B Exercise, continues aggressive actions around Taiwan. The People’s Liberation Army’s maneuvering indicates an assertive posture, yet the Biden-Harris administration allegedly downsizes naval capabilities, overlooking the growing threat. Harris’s interview demurred from acknowledging these security threats, spurring questions about her strategic understanding.
Kamala Harris’s Iran track record:
⚠️Refused to enforce sanctions
⚠️Allowed the regime access to $100B
⚠️Let Iran get closer to nuclear breakout than everIf she views Iran as our #1 enemy yet adopts such lax policies, how will she handle other national security challenges? pic.twitter.com/c6WeLyCxxw
— Morgan Ortagus (@MorganOrtagus) October 16, 2024
Harris’s Role in Foreign Policy
Undertaking responsibility for addressing migration causes from Central America, Harris focused on economic solutions rather than border security. Her strategies secured $5.2 billion in investment commitments. However, critics argue such commitments might have happened independently of her actions. Debates persist over whether her efforts effectively decreased Northern Triangle migration, yet figures reflect a decline attributed by some to her initiatives.
“She felt — and I think she was right — that what she could do the most was help basically lead the effort to draw in investment, using the confidence that a relationship with the White House would give to investors,” said Ricardo Zúniga.
Despite these efforts, the focus points to substantial challenges in China. The Chinese Communist Party aggressively enhances its military. The Biden-Harris administration’s initiative falls short in counteracting this rising threat, critics argue, creating concerns over the apparent disconnect between minor solutions and larger strategic threats.
As Kamala Harris said, you have to take responsibility for what happens in your administration.
She and Joe Biden are responsible for the worst border catastrophe this country has ever seen, skyrocketing prices, rising crime, and the results of their catastrophic foreign policy. pic.twitter.com/pnVWNrIGhs
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) October 18, 2024
Foreign Policy and Administration Criticism
The third anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan emphasized criticized national security shortcomings. Families requested President Trump rather than Biden-Harris as they perceived the administration absent during tribute events. Analysts argue this reflects broader dissatisfaction with Harris’s national security leadership and questions linger on Biden’s cognitive abilities.
The criticism extends to the administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, Russian aggression in Ukraine, and rising Iran-sponsored terrorism. Harris, lacking action to reinforce U.S. interests, faces growing concern regarding her preparedness to step into the presidential role.
