On Monday, talk show hosts Charlamagne Tha God and Stephen A. Smith shared their thoughts on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ assertion that America’s “system is broken.” They found it somewhat humorous, especially considering her extensive background in public service.
Harris made headlines recently after appearing on “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” where she explained her decision not to run for California governor. She claimed, “For now, I don’t want to go back to the system. I think it’s broken.” Criticism swirled around her, particularly as she’s a 2024 Democratic candidate, with many pointing to her seeming lack of specific solutions following her defeat to Donald Trump six months ago.
Charlamagne expressed a belief that Harris could be more effective as a figurehead for the Democratic Party rather than as a political leader. He reflected on her recent comments during Monday’s episode of Smith’s show.
He remarked, “I genuinely feel like she doesn’t intend to run for president in 2028. It just seems like she’s done. I mean, what do you think?”
In response, Charlamagne declared, “Kamala is a friend, man. I’ve been in her corner for a long time. But I can’t deny what you’re saying. She wants to step back from a system she’s been a part of her whole career. I mean, that seems a bit odd.”
Smith chimed in, agreeing, “Right! Her entire career was embedded in that system. It just doesn’t add up.”
Charlamagne continued, “Yeah, knowing that she wants to disengage from a system she knows so well leaves me puzzled.”
Later in the conversation, Smith revisited some of Harris’ more significant missteps, pointing out how she hadn’t distanced herself from President Joe Biden, labeling this latest interview as yet another miscalculation from “career politicians.” He expressed disbelief, asking, “You’ve been entrenched in this for, like, your whole life—lawyer, attorney general, senator, vice president—yet you’re now saying it’s broken?”
In a somewhat reflective moment, Charlamagne added, “This system was in disrepair long before Trump ever stepped into the office.”
