Charlamagne Recants Harris Endorsement
Prominent radio host Charlamagne Tha God has voiced a stark turnaround from his 2020 political stance, expressing regret over his endorsement of the Biden-Harris ticket, and sharing his sense of disillusionment with Vice President Kamala Harris’s visibility in the administration.
“I’ve learned my lesson from doing that,” Charlamagne candidly shared with Politico. “Once they got in the White House, she … kind of disappeared.”
“I’ve learned my lesson from doing that,” Charlamagne candidly shared with Politico. “Once they got in the White House, she … kind of disappeared.” This sentiment marks a stark contrast to his initial support, rooted in the belief that Harris was a ‘political change agent’.
The Broken Promise: A Vote for Harris, Not Biden
Charlamagne’s 2020 endorsement was not for Biden, but for Harris, whom he saw as a dynamic force in American politics. “I’m voting for Kamala Harris, I’ll tell you that in a heartbeat. I’m not necessarily voting for Joe Biden, I’m voting for Sen. Kamala Harris,” he declared, expecting her to be a proactive leader.
“When I give people my word like: ‘Yo man, I think we should be supporting Kamala Harris for vice president… because she’s going to hold it down.’ When we say those things and people don’t see her holding it down, that causes issues,” he explained, indicating the weight of his words to his audience.
Confronting the Backlash
Charlamagne’s disappointment is amplified by the backlash he continues to face. “‘Damn, you told us to vote for [them].’ Do you know how many people say that to me all the time?” Charlamagne revealed, underscoring the accountability he feels to his listeners.
The Tense Exchange: Harris’s 2021 Interview
A memorable moment came during a December 2021 interview with Harris that escalated quickly. Charlamagne’s direct question, “I want to know who the real president of this country is — is it Joe Biden, or Joe Manchin?” led to an intense exchange, with Harris asserting, “C’mon, Charlamagne…it’s Joe Biden,” dismissing the notion of any confusion over the presidency.
Looking ahead, Charlamagne does not anticipate Harris or Biden to appear on his show for future interviews. Recalling a contentious 2020 interview with Biden, Charlamagne’s skepticism seems well-founded as he navigates the political landscape with a more cautious approach.
