Kamala Harris’s Interview Draws Criticism

Former Vice President Kamala Harris shared some views during an interview with social media personality Kareem Rahma that many found “strange” and less than favorable. Rahma mentioned that they both decided to release the footage, which has since sparked conversations.

Rahma, known for the series “Subway Takes,” usually interviews both commuters and celebrities to get their opinions. He had previously told the New York Times that he spoke with Harris during the summer of 2024, but that footage had not been made public until now.

In an interview clip shared with Forbes, Rahma reflected on Harris’s remarks, stating they were quite “bad.” He emphasized that her comments were confusing and out of touch, remarking, “it didn’t make any sense,” which raises questions about how it might have been received by the audience.

Moreover, during the conversation, Harris apparently made a statement that bacon is a spice, which caused a stir, particularly given Rahma’s background as a Muslim who doesn’t consume pork. His reaction to her comments was one of surprise. It was discussed that her team had suggested she share a “hot take” about people taking off their shoes on airplanes, yet things took a turn when the bacon subject emerged.

Harris’s team for some reason had previously elevated the topic of bacon—maybe to engage. However, this didn’t land well with Rahma or many others, who felt it was an awkward moment. He expressed his concerns that discussing such topics while significant issues like the Israeli-Hamas conflict are ongoing was disheartening.

Rahma stated that he chose not to share the interview to avoid offending the Muslim community, stating, “100% of Muslims care” about the current global situation, which unfortunately makes light conversations about food feel trivial. In his view, jumping from bacon to anchovies in discussions felt particularly disconnected.

While Harris’s opinions continue to make the rounds, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, participated in a separate interview with Rahma earlier in the same campaign cycle, discussing more mundane topics. Their chat was published back in August, which adds another layer to the way these interviews are viewed in the context of larger political dialogues leading up to the election.