JD Vance Attempts to Approach Kamala Harris on Wisconsin Tarmac, Ends up Examining ‘Future Plane’ Instead

Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate, made a bold move on the campaign trail when he tried to confront Vice President Kamala Harris at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Wisconsin. However, the interaction didn’t unfold as intended, leading Vance to make headlines for looking over Air Force Two rather than directly engaging with Harris.

Upon arrival, Vance, who is also Donald Trump’s running mate, walked over to Harris’s plane on the tarmac. However, Harris had already left the aircraft and was meeting with a group of Girl Scouts before heading to a rally with her running mate, Tim Walz. Seizing the opportunity, Vance decided to hold an impromptu press briefing near Air Force Two​.

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JD Vance goes to the Harris/Walz rally in WI to visit “his future plane,” Air Force Two, to confront Kamala Harris about avoiding the press and running a basement campaign!

Best political move of the week. #TimWalzLies #JDVance #Kamala #Trump2024Vance pic.twitter.com/IwWoUFYzca

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“I hope it’s gonna be my plane in a few months,” Vance jokingly told reporters, expressing his desire to question Harris about her avoidance of press inquiries. “I thought you guys might be lonely because the vice president doesn’t answer questions from reporters,” he quipped, taking a dig at Harris’s media tactics.

Harris and Walz are currently on a tour of battleground states, with a packed schedule of rallies aimed at boosting their candidacy. In contrast, Vance’s campaign has been characterized by smaller events, a point he addressed during his speech. “I’m glad to be here in Wisconsin, actually trying to persuade people to vote for us as opposed to just giving another scripted speech,” he noted​.

JD Vance: “You’ve now asked me three questions about comments that I made three years ago. I wonder what Kamala Harris thinks about the fact that her policies opened the southern border.”

Dana Bash: “Im interviewing you not Kamala Harris.”

JD Vance: “You’re interviewing me… pic.twitter.com/4BI1v3LkMz

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The Harris campaign dismissed Vance’s actions as “weird,” with Ammar Moussa, the campaign’s director of rapid response, tweeting about Vance’s peculiar behavior. “Okay just to clarify: JD Vance is flying around the country following Vice President Harris,” Moussa tweeted, hinting that Vance’s actions were more about seeking attention than engaging in substantial political discussions​.

Vance’s impromptu press briefing touched on his critique of Harris’s campaign style, faulting her for what he views as running a campaign “from a basement with a teleprompter.” He expressed optimism that Harris would begin engaging more directly with the media and the public.

This incident underscores the different campaign strategies of the two vice presidential candidates. While Harris continues to focus on large rallies and direct voter interaction, Vance’s approach seems to involve more spontaneous and attention-grabbing actions aimed at attracting media coverage.

As the 2024 election draws near, these distinctive styles could wield significant influence in swaying undecided voters in crucial battleground states like Wisconsin. Whether Vance’s unconventional tactics will yield results remains to be seen, but they certainly keep the Republican campaign in the spotlight amid a fiercely contested election season​.