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“Meet the Press” decided to take a timeout after host Kristen Welker gave Vice President Kamala Harris a cameo appearance she never earned in the tragic saga of the Kabul airport suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members. During a segment, in an apparent lapse that could only be described as an extreme act of wishful thinking, Welker claimed Harris attended the dignified transfer of these heroes while they were returned to American soil. Spoiler alert: she wasn’t there.
This little faux pas came hot on the heels of Senator Tom Cotton’s critique aimed squarely at President Biden and Harris for their glaring absence during a poignant commemoration of Gold Star families on the attack’s third anniversary. While discussing the former president’s respectful wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Welker sought to grill Cotton about the appropriateness of taking campaign photos at such hallowed grounds. Cotton, true to form, emphasized that the families invited Trump to commemorate their lost loved ones, highlighting their wish for acknowledgment rather than a backdrop for political posturing.
Here's What 'Meet the Press' Got Wrong in Its Correction to What Host Said About Harris
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In trying to play defense for the Biden administration, Welker stumbled into the land of inaccuracies. She made a statement about Biden and Harris meeting the families during the “dignified transfer,” which is little more than a polite way to say she got caught red-handed in a blatant misrepresentation. NBC’s correction came via a social media post, where they rather reluctantly acknowledged that, yes, Kamala Harris was indeed kicking back while the nation mourned. Perhaps a tour of her mansion would be a more fitting tribute than showing up for those killed in the line of duty.
That correction sparked a relatable uproar online, as viewers were quick to point out that the damage was done. Welker didn’t merely insinuate Harris was present; she plainly stated it—an act borderline negligent if there ever was one. Critics were eager to highlight the ridiculousness of the media’s attempts to shield the administration, especially in light of Biden’s well-documented habit of checking his watch during the ceremony, as if timing a movie instead of paying respects.
For the average viewer tuning in, this incident further cements the notion that the mainstream media will go to great lengths to shield Democrats from uncomfortable truths. Welker’s error might have been a minor slip for some outlets, but for many Americans, it screamed of either disconnection or a deliberate attempt to prop up an administration that, at the very least, seems more comfortable on the beach than with grieving families. As the narrative continues to unravel, it leads many to wonder just how far the left will go to rewrite history and create a façade of competence that simply doesn’t exist.
