Senator Tom Cotton voiced concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris potentially leading the nation, emphasizing the necessity for increased press scrutiny regarding her political stances and qualifications. Cotton criticized Harris's lack of unscripted interactions with the media and highlighted the importance of her addressing pressing issues like energy and gun policies before the public.
Cotton raised questions about the validity of Harris's nomination process, noting that unlike past nominees such as Donald Trump and Barack Obama who went through rigorous vetting, Harris seemed to have received her position without facing similar challenges. He criticized her avoidance of the press since becoming the presumptive nominee and stressed the significance of her being held accountable to the same standards as other nominees.
The senator underscored the need for Harris to face more unscripted moments with the media to provide transparency and clarity regarding her positions and plans for the nation if she were to assume the presidency. Despite new voter enthusiasm for the Democratic ticket following President Biden's decision to step aside and the reset of the presidential race, Cotton's remarks point to underlying doubts about Harris's readiness to lead the country.