As the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump looms, Ian Sams, Harris’ senior spokesperson, took to *Fox & Friends* to discuss her readiness. In an interview with Steve Doocy, Sams confidently declared that Harris is prepared to take on Trump, framing the debate as a battle between the future and the past.
if Donald Trump watched Fox & Friends this morning, he would not be happy about this Ian Sams interview pic.twitter.com/0Nvmjhc6lA
ā Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 10, 2024
Social media lit up with reactions, with some viewers surprised that Fox News gave Sams airtime. One commenter even joked that the network “accidentally exposed its audience to facts.”
I’m surprised Fox let the gentleman speak. You’d think they’d cut away to a commercial break so their audience wasn’t inadvertently exposed to facts and truth…
šā Matt Bartruff (@MattBartruff) September 10, 2024
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Another commenter agreed that Harris was ready.
I think he’s giving a hint of what’s to come in the debate . She sounds very ready for the addled oaf tonight.
ā Claire Sš¤š©·š¤ (@SaintLaurant) September 10, 2024
Others highlighted Harris’ poise, predicting a tough night ahead for Trump, especially given the debate’s-controlled formatāno chaotic interruptions, no live audience to rile him up.
Grandpa Trump is going to wish he never showed up to the debate. His age and cognitive decline will be on full display.
ā Denison Barb (@DenisonBarbs) September 10, 2024
Trump, who thrives on spectacle, is expected to struggle in this restrained environment. His infamous strategy of rambling and steamrolling over opponents, as seen in past debates and rally speeches, won’t have the same impact. With Harris energized and the debateās structure keeping Trump in check, his team is likely concerned that he won’t fare as well without Biden as his foil.
Despite this, Ian Sams’ respectful treatment by Fox Newsāarguably a platform friendly to Trumpāsuggests Harris might receive a fair shake too, if she does come on the network despite Fox News’ usual right-leaning bias. Itās a far cry from the MAGA theatrics Trumpās accustomed to, and it could spell trouble for his camp.
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