(DailyAnswer.org) – CNN contributor Scott Jennings took Vice President Kamala Harris to task this week for politicizing Hurricane Milton. The criticism came after Harris accused Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of being “selfish” for allegedly not returning her call about the approaching storm. However, DeSantis claims he never received the call and had no idea Harris was trying to reach him.
This exchange occurred just as Hurricane Milton was set to hit Florida, with DeSantis focusing on storm preparations. Harris, when asked about the situation, accused DeSantis of playing political games instead of doing his job.
Jennings didn’t hold back during his appearance on CNN, saying, “She’s attacking the governor of a state about to get hit by one of the biggest hurricanes we’ve ever seen. Is she crazy?” CNN’s Abby Phillip tried to clarify that Harris was speaking broadly about politicizing storms, but Jennings wasn’t buying it. He fired back, saying, “I think she was talking about Ron DeSantis.” Jennings then pointed out that DeSantis had spoken with President Biden, not Harris.
To make matters worse for Harris, another panelist on the show agreed with Jennings, noting that there’s already enough misinformation around hurricanes without adding to the confusion. Jennings also criticized the Biden administration’s slow response to the storm. He mentioned that when Hurricane Milton struck North Carolina, Biden was vacationing at the beach, and it took several days before the federal government mobilized rescue operations.
Jennings’ criticism sparked debate about how the hurricane was handled and whether politics got in the way of real action. He emphasized that this isn’t the time for political finger-pointing. Harris’ attack on DeSantis may have been a major misstep in her campaign, as President Biden himself contradicted her, telling reporters that he had been working closely with DeSantis and praising the Florida governor’s handling of the crisis.
In the end, Jennings’ comments echoed what many were thinking: this was no time for political bickering. The people affected by Hurricane Milton deserve better than politicians using the disaster to score points.
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