Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips received some backlash for making critical comments about Vice President Kamala Harris. In an interview published in The Atlantic, the Minnesota congressman expressed doubts about Harris’ preparedness for her role as Vice President, provoking disapproval from fellow Democrats. Phillips faced criticism from fellow politicians as well as popular opinion, in spite of later offering an apology to Harris.
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips is facing extensive criticism for publicly questioning the competence of Vice President Kamala Harris. Fellow Democrats, including those in Congress who serve with Phillips, denounced his remarks and urged him to apologize for repeating negative comments. Phillips made amends through social media and interviews, seeking to clarify that he has found Harris to be a kind and thoughtful person, but suggesting that public opinion on the Vice President differs. Though Phillips temporarily seemed to backtrack on his earlier criticism, he ultimately chose to prioritize his presidential campaign over seeking reelection to Congress.
