Thu Sep 19 08:59:38 UTC 2024: ## Harris Criticized for Avoiding Question on Springfield Migrant Crisis, Focusing Instead on Trump
**BOSTON, MA** – Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism for avoiding a question about a federal response to the migrant crisis in Springfield, Ohio, during an interview with POLITICO Playbook Co-author and White House Correspondent Eugene Daniels.
Daniels, who interviewed Harris at a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) event, asked about potential federal support for the community, which has experienced a surge in Haitian immigrants and faces challenges related to limited resources, long hospital lines, and inadequate translation services.
Instead of addressing the question, Harris reportedly focused on criticizing her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, for spreading “racist conspiracy theories.”
Daniels, in an interview with WBUR’s “Here and Now,” expressed his surprise at Harris’s avoidance of the question, stating, “She didn’t answer. I think that was probably the thing that struck me the most. Because I was trying to get at, there is an underlying concern that people who live in Springfield have that has nothing to do with race…”
The interview also touched on Harris’s avoidance of questions about reparations for descendants of slaves. Daniels acknowledged that dodging questions is a common tactic for politicians.
This incident follows concerns about Harris’s ability to handle complex issues, particularly those related to immigration and social justice. The incident highlights a potential vulnerability for Harris as she prepares for the 2024 presidential election.
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