Imagine a moment of national gravity -- an assassination attempt on a former president -- being overshadowed by a sales pitch. That's the startling claim made by former Vice President Kamala Harris, who recently recounted a peculiar phone call with President Donald Trump following a dangerous incident at his Florida golf course last year.
During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and in her new memoir 107 Days, Harris shared her account of reaching out to Trump after the attempt on his life, only to allegedly overhear him hawking his book in the background while she waited to speak, as Fox News reports.
For everyday Americans, especially retirees on fixed incomes who value decorum in leadership, this anecdote raises eyebrows about priorities during a crisis. If true, such behavior could signal a troubling disconnect at a time when the nation expects somber reflection, not to mention the potential financial burden on taxpayers if security lapses tied to distracted leadership require costly investigations. From a conservative standpoint, no one -- regardless of office -- should evade scrutiny when public safety is at stake.
Harris's story begins with a gesture of goodwill: a call to check on Trump after the shocking attempt on his life at his golf course in Florida last year. She described waiting to speak with him, only to overhear what she claims was a business transaction in progress.
"During the campaign, what happened was -- I called [Trump] -- it was actually a very sad occasion, which was -- it was after there was an attempt on his life, and I called him to check on him," Harris said. "It was actually a fascinating experience for me because while I was [told] one minute, 'We're going to go and get him,' I could hear him in the background, and he was selling his book to somebody."
This moment, Harris argued, should have been one of serious reflection given the gravity of an attack on a former president and presidential nominee. Yet, she paints a picture of Trump seemingly unfazed, prioritizing commerce over contemplation.
Harris didn’t hold back on her disappointment, emphasizing the jarring contrast between the event’s severity and Trump’s alleged actions. She suggested this wasn’t just a one-off but part of a broader pattern of misplaced focus.
In her memoir 107 Days, released in September, Harris delves deeper into the call, claiming Trump privately complimented her while also promising to moderate his campaign rhetoric. She writes that he even mentioned his daughter, Ivanka, being a fan of hers.
But Harris remains unconvinced by what she sees as superficial charm, labeling Trump a skilled operator in her book. Her skepticism shines through as she critiques his ability to pivot from crisis to personal gain with ease.
The story, while eyebrow-raising, isn’t without its detractors who question Harris’s framing during her ongoing media tour for 107 Days. White House spokeswoman Elizabeth Huston didn’t mince words, slamming the book promotion as an unnecessary distraction for the American public.
"The American people don’t deserve to suffer through this excruciating and never-ending book tour," Huston told Fox News Digital. Her sharp rebuke suggests Harris is capitalizing on past events rather than moving forward with grace.
From a right-of-center lens, there’s merit in asking whether Harris’s repeated storytelling serves a constructive purpose or merely stirs partisan potshots. While Trump’s alleged book-selling mid-crisis might lack tact, rehashing it on late-night TV feels like a cheap jab at a time when unity matters more.
Still, conservatives who champion accountability can’t ignore Harris’s core point: leadership demands seriousness in the face of danger. If her account holds water, it’s a reminder that optics matter, especially when public trust is on the line.
Yet, fairness demands context—Trump’s defenders might argue multitasking isn’t a crime, even if poorly timed.
The real question for MAGA supporters is whether this anecdote, if accurate, undermines the broader mission of putting America first, or if it’s just a footnote in a larger battle against progressive overreach.
