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In another chapter of the Democratic Party’s quest for nostalgia, Oprah Winfrey has emerged from her self-imposed hibernation to put in a good word for Vice President Kamala Harris, who could use all the help she can get—as evidenced by her standing in the polls. For those who may have forgotten about Oprah’s influential endorsement of Barack Obama back in 2008, this latest move is an attempt to conjure up the magic of yesteryear by dubbing Harris the next Obama. Spoiler alert: it’s just not working.
Donald Trump, as usual, has not held back with his reaction to Oprah’s DNC speech. He dug up a handwritten letter Oprah once wrote to him in 2000, expressing her admiration for his “life of integrity” and how meaningful it was for someone of his stature to notice her efforts. In a delightful twist, he mused in the letter about what a powerhouse duo they would make if they were running for office together. Apparently, that letter has aged better than Harris’ approval ratings.
Oprah's letter to President Trump: pic.twitter.com/QY1kYifPJS
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 22, 2024
Meanwhile, a trip down memory lane shows that back in 1988, Trump was the guest on Oprah’s talk show, where she proposed he run for president. She had the foresight to ask him about his views on foreign policy, inquiring what he would do differently. Trump’s answer then was as staunch as it is now. He lamented about the U.S. being a “debtor nation” while pointing fingers at countries like Japan that reap the benefits of American generosity without offering much in return. His call for a more equitable arrangement with allies who rely on American might is a sentiment that still resonates today—given how often the U.S. seems to be the one picking up the check for global security.
Oprah pressed him on whether he might consider a presidential run, to which Trump stated that he didn’t have the “inclination” to pursue that path, though it’s hard to believe he wouldn’t consider it given how the political landscape has shifted since then. He’s always been astute enough to spot a bad deal for the American people, which seems to define his approach, no matter how much the left wants to bury it.
In terms of endorsements, the media certainly had a feast when Oprah’s Book Club highlighted J.D. Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” Thanks to Oprah’s endorsement, Vance morphed into a media sensation—one that could creatively be described as the “Trump translator” on talk shows, each appearance echoing the sentiments of the former president, akin to a modern-day version of Obama’s ‘anger translator’ skit from Key & Peele.
The cherry on top of this Hollywood-inspired spectacle was when Ron Howard decided to throw his star power behind Vance, leading a cast that includes Amy Adams and Glenn Close in a portrayal of Vance’s tumultuous upbringing. So, while Oprah may think she’s working magic for Kamala, it appears she’s simply dusting off old strategies and hoping they generate the same excitement in a completely different political theater. Spoiler alert: they likely won’t, but the left sure does love recycling their failed ideas, don’t they?
In another chapter of the Democratic Party’s quest for nostalgia, Oprah Winfrey has emerged from her self-imposed hibernation to put in a good word for Vice President Kamala Harris, who could use all the help she can get—as evidenced by her standing in the polls. For those who may have forgotten about Oprah’s influential endorsement of Barack Obama back in 2008, this latest move is an attempt to conjure up the magic of yesteryear by dubbing Harris the next Obama. Spoiler alert: it’s just not working.
Donald Trump, as usual, has not held back with his reaction to Oprah’s DNC speech. He dug up a handwritten letter Oprah once wrote to him in 2000, expressing her admiration for his “life of integrity” and how meaningful it was for someone of his stature to notice her efforts. In a delightful twist, he mused in the letter about what a powerhouse duo they would make if they were running for office together. Apparently, that letter has aged better than Harris’ approval ratings.
Meanwhile, a trip down memory lane shows that back in 1988, Trump was the guest on Oprah’s talk show, where she proposed he run for president. She had the foresight to ask him about his views on foreign policy, inquiring what he would do differently. Trump’s answer then was as staunch as it is now. He lamented about the U.S. being a “debtor nation” while pointing fingers at countries like Japan that reap the benefits of American generosity without offering much in return. His call for a more equitable arrangement with allies who rely on American might is a sentiment that still resonates today—given how often the U.S. seems to be the one picking up the check for global security.
Oprah pressed him on whether he might consider a presidential run, to which Trump stated that he didn’t have the “inclination” to pursue that path, though it’s hard to believe he wouldn’t consider it given how the political landscape has shifted since then. He’s always been astute enough to spot a bad deal for the American people, which seems to define his approach, no matter how much the left wants to bury it.
In terms of endorsements, the media certainly had a feast when Oprah’s Book Club highlighted J.D. Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” Thanks to Oprah’s endorsement, Vance morphed into a media sensation—one that could creatively be described as the “Trump translator” on talk shows, each appearance echoing the sentiments of the former president, akin to a modern-day version of Obama’s ‘anger translator’ skit from Key & Peele.
The cherry on top of this Hollywood-inspired spectacle was when Ron Howard decided to throw his star power behind Vance, leading a cast that includes Amy Adams and Glenn Close in a portrayal of Vance’s tumultuous upbringing. So, while Oprah may think she’s working magic for Kamala, it appears she’s simply dusting off old strategies and hoping they generate the same excitement in a completely different political theater. Spoiler alert: they likely won’t, but the left sure does love recycling their failed ideas, don’t they?
