Kamala Harris talked about pressing issues in a recent CBS interview. Some of the issues she talked about was the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, U.S. border security, and immigration policies.
Not Without Ukraine
This interview comes as Harris faces criticism for her limited communication with the public in the lead-up to the election, prompting her to increase her media appearances as Election Day approaches, according to Hotnews.
When asked about meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate peace in Ukraine, Harris firmly stated:
“Not bilaterally, without Ukraine, no.”
She emphasized the necessity for Ukraine to have a voice in discussions about its future, stating that success in ending the war cannot occur without the involvement of both Ukraine and the United Nations.
Putin Would be in Kiev Already
Harris refrained from commenting on NATO's potential expansion to include Ukraine, instead stressing the importance of supporting Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked aggression.
She criticized Donald Trump, asserting that under his leadership, “Putin would be sitting in Kyiv right now,” and labeled Trump's claim of being able to negotiate peace in one day as capitulation.
Regarding Israel, Harris sidestepped the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a close ally. She stated:
“There is an important alliance between the American people and the Israeli people,” reaffirming her commitment to follow President Biden’s approach to foreign policy. She acknowledged Israel’s right to defend itself while also noting the tragic loss of innocent Palestinian lives.
On immigration, which has posed a long-standing challenge for the Biden administration, Harris referred to the recent record influx of migrants at the southern border, attributing the issue to broader systemic factors.
She reiterated the need for Congress to act on immigration reforms and criticized Republican lawmakers for rejecting proposed legislation in early 2021.
