On Tuesday, former Democratic strategist Dan Trenne and ex-White House press secretary Sean Spicer expressed their criticism of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for posting images of former Vice President Kamala Harris at the Met Gala on their X account.
The DNC shared a photo of Harris, elegantly dressed for a fundraiser, with the caption stating, “Kamala Harris was surprised at the Met Gala.” Trenne and Spicer discussed this on their morning meeting, highlighting what they deemed a misguided message from the Democrats.
“We’re glad to see her in New York, but honestly, we’re not sure what purpose this serves. It feels a bit pointless,” Trenne remarked. He likened it to a White House retweet featuring Trump alongside the Pope, asking rhetorically why the DNC would highlight her presence at the Met Gala. “It doesn’t really do much for the party. She seems to enjoy mingling with the art elite,” he noted.
While acknowledging Trump’s billionaire connections, Trenne countered the host Mark Halperin’s stance, pointing out that Trump’s appeal lies with the working class, whereas Harris tends to be viewed as elitist. “In the end, this probably won’t resonate well considering her position at the Met Gala while she’s supposed to be engaging with the public,” he added.
The essence seems to be that whether it’s a governor from California or a potential Democratic candidate, there’s an attempt to re-establish ties to politics. “If the new chairman thinks this is a smart move, that’s another story,” Trenne mused. “I just can’t say I’m thrilled about it.”
In a separate note, NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki pointed out last December that Trump managed to secure 34% of white voters who lacked a university degree across over 3,100 counties, emphasizing the prevalent demographic disparities in rural areas.
Kornacki remarked that Democrats performed better among college-educated voters, especially in suburban and urban regions.
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough mentioned that Democrats are often seen as “elitists,” aiding Republicans in their portrayals of them as disconnected. He suggested that the irony lies within the affluent Ivy League individuals who may not resonate with everyday Americans as much as they presume. “It seems many people feel they relate to Trump more than Democrats realize,” he said, reflecting on conversations from focus groups back in 2016, where a working-class woman expressed support for Trump because he felt like “one of us.”
