Fiery Confrontation Erupts as ABC’s Sarah Ferguson Clashes with Kamala Harris in Heated Interview
- Kamala Harris is accused of being evasive and secretive about Joe Biden’s health and presidential failures
- Sarah Ferguson’s tough questioning sparks outrage among some viewers, with many accusing her of “bullying” the former VP
- Harris’ aides intervene during the interview, signaling that it’s time to wrap up, leaving Ferguson looking taken aback
A tense and dramatic interview between ABC’s Sarah Ferguson and Kamala Harris has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with many viewers taking to social media to express their outrage and disappointment.
The interview, which was watched by almost 1.3 million people, saw Ferguson repeatedly press Harris on her reluctance to criticize Joe Biden’s presidential failures and health issues. Harris, who was in the UK to promote her new book, 107 Days, seemed evasive and secretive, sparking frustration from Ferguson.
In a shocking moment, one of Harris’ aides intervened during the interview, signaling that it was time to wrap up. Ferguson appeared perplexed, later describing the moment as “almost a first” in her experience as a journalist.
“Well that’s almost a first. Not an absolute first, but to have a member of staff of the former vice president … actually speak up during the interview to say that we were going too long. I didn’t expect that,” Ferguson said.
The interview was marked by several tense exchanges, with Ferguson accusing Harris of being reluctant to criticize Biden’s “frailties” during the US election campaign. Harris denied the suggestion, insisting that Biden was “not frail as president of the United States.”
However, Ferguson was not convinced, pointing to the trainwreck debate between Biden and President Trump, which saw Biden’s poll ratings decline and calls for him to step aside.
“I’m just wondering, is there a reason why you won’t go to that prolonged frailty question? We saw the debate,” Ferguson asked, her voice firm but controlled.
Harris interjected, insisting that she had answered the question, but Ferguson was not satisfied.
“I think it’s just hard watching the debate to see how there could not be a problem long term with someone who can’t marshal their thoughts,” Ferguson said, her words dripping with skepticism.
The interview has sparked a heated debate among viewers, with some accusing Ferguson of “bullying” Harris and others praising her for her tough questioning.
“Kamala was polite the whole time and yet some of the questioning was nothing more than baiting and bullying,” one social media user wrote.
Others argued that Harris was showing loyalty to a long-time friend and colleague.
“She has strength in character. Our society is too quick to stab our friends in the back,” a second viewer wrote.
The controversy surrounding the interview has forced the ABC to limit comments on its social media posts, with many viewers expressing their outrage and disappointment.
However, not everyone was critical of Ferguson’s approach. Some viewers praised her for her tough questioning, saying that it was necessary to hold public figures accountable.
“If only journalists would go this hard at Trump,” one viewer wrote.
Another viewer blamed Harris for being evasive and secretive.
“The fact that she can’t objectively talk about anything is crazy,” they said.