Staff Reports
The New York Times has once again shown its bias, this time directing its attention to Vice President Kamala Harris and her supposedly humble beginnings at McDonald’s. This exploration of alleged fact was clearly not intended to defend democracy or uphold journalistic integrity but to bolster the political narrative of the left. Harris has framed her time flipping burgers as part of her “middle-class” pedigree, though one must wonder how many of her well-to-do friends in San Francisco recall her slinging fries in their safe suburban enclaves.
During her 2019 presidential run, this fast-food anecdote emerged, striking a chord with those who aim to identify with the common American worker. Yet, the story was largely absent from Harris’s earlier memoirs. Its resurgence in the current election cycle has provided ample fodder for conservative laughter, particularly from figures like Donald Trump who have taken to questioning its authenticity. The contradiction is palpable: how does a political figure with a well-compensated career and a privileged upbringing suddenly latch onto a fast-food origin story?
For real: the greatest fact check of all time pic.twitter.com/A5lkL759zl
— Kyle Smith (@rkylesmith) October 21, 2024
In a bizarre twist, The New York Times jumped into the fray, apparently conducting a “fact-check” to validate Harris’s claim. Readers are left wondering what groundbreaking evidence surfaced during this deep dive. Did the Times uncover documents, tax returns, or witness testimonies? Not even close. The journalists concluded that Trump’s skepticism is misplaced simply because Harris’s camp and a vague “friend” provided a verbal nod to the tale. Credibility relies on anecdotes now, it seems, reminiscent of playground gossip rather than serious journalism.
The glaring inconsistency lies in the lack of any prior mention of such a job in Harris’s extensive professional history. There was no sign of a McDonald’s job on her college resumes—where one would expect to see even the briefest mention of fast-food experience. The sudden emergence of this narrative raises eyebrows and calls into question Harris’s authenticity. It appears that the narrative is crafted not out of truth but necessity, born from Harris’s strategic need to connect with a voter base that finds tough backgrounds appealing.
This is biased even for the @nytimes. McDonald’s has no record of her working there. The Times found no one who worked with her or employed her. It’s the only blue collar job she claims to have had. She does not mention the job in an early resume at the time. She does not mention…
— Marc Thiessen 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦🇹🇼🇮🇱 (@marcthiessen) October 21, 2024
An honest appraisal of the situation would take into account the discrepancies in Harris’s story, making it clear that her upbringing in an affluent environment far outweighs any fleeting experiences she might have had at a McDonald’s. However, that would require an integrity The New York Times has long since abandoned. Instead, they chose to bolster a political narrative through what can only be described as lazy, activist journalism. It highlights how the left’s media mouthpieces prioritize defending their political allies rather than seeking the truth, leaving regular Americans wondering whether they can ever trust the “news” they consume.
