Staff Reports
The liberal media’s unabashed disdain for Donald Trump is hardly a secret. Despite this, there’s one glaring truth even his fiercest critics can’t deny: he is remarkably accessible. This isn’t a new revelation; it was evident during his first term, though conveniently overshadowed by the mainstream media’s obsession with baseless conspiracy theories, like the infamous Russian collusion nonsense. For all the venom hurled at him, Trump maintains a certain openness, which is something that puts the privileged political elite to shame.
Recently, MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle showcased this absurdity when she decided to test the waters by calling the president-elect for an interview, right after one of his massive rallies at Madison Square Garden. The amusing twist? Trump picked up the phone and essentially told her “no” but at least he engaged and recognized her. Ruhle’s attempt to contact the notoriously aloof Kamala Harris, on the other hand, required a trek resembling a scavenger hunt through an uncharted wilderness. It’s clear that while Trump might deliver a snappy dismissal, Harris struggles to even be reached—good luck with that, Ms. Ruhle.
In her comedic recounting, Ruhle painted a vivid picture of the convoluted process it took just to get in touch with the VP’s team. The journey to Harris was practically akin to a bad reality show; if the quest to find her could be distilled into a show, it would easily surpass the seasons of any survival series. There were frustrating phone calls, tons of intermediaries, and even speculation about the potential use of carrier pigeons. All in all, it sounds like getting a hold of Harris is akin to navigating a bureaucratic nightmare.
MSNBC Host Had a BRUTAL Comment About Kamala Harris
https://t.co/AIiSFXPwky— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) December 18, 2024
Despite Trump’s colorful way of turning down interviews, the truth remains that his accessibility is a stark contrast to the many barriers walling off the current administration from the public. Ruhle found it comically ironic that while she had the decency to directly reach out to Trump, any attempt to engage with top Democratic leaders often feels more complicated than CIA-level clearance. It isn’t just that they are busy, it’s like they’re all in some exclusive club—one that the average American can’t even think about entering, let alone journalists who should have a direct line of communication.
Ultimately, the juxtaposition of Trump’s directness with the Democratic leadership’s seclusion tells a long-overdue story in American politics. While Trump’s “no” may be framed as some crude rejection, he still answers the phone, while Biden and Harris stick to their cloistered existence, seemingly valuing elitism over engagement. And in a world where accountability and transparency should reign, one can’t help but chuckle at the stark contrast of accessibility in action—Trump’s somewhat brash “no” is, after all, far more honest than the vast labyrinth that separates the average American from a pale-faced vice president.
