Lara Trump recently expressed strong opinions regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’s qualifications, suggesting that Harris was chosen for her role based solely on her gender and minority status rather than merit. During an appearance on her show, The Right View with Lara Trump, she argued that President Joe Biden’s selection of Harris was driven by the desire to choose a woman, particularly a minority woman, rather than focusing on qualifications.
Lara Trump emphasized her belief in meritocracy, stating that she would never accept a position simply because of her gender. “I am a woman, do me a favor, don’t ever give me a position based on the fact that I am a woman. Either I earned it or I didn’t. That’s all I need,” she declared. This statement reflects her stance that opportunities should be awarded based on merit, not identity.
In a separate interview with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on August 7, Lara Trump addressed concerns about the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Cuomo asked her about the possibility of former President Donald Trump not accepting the election results if they don’t favor him. In response, she asserted that her primary focus at the Republican National Committee (RNC) has been on ensuring election integrity.
“You can argue whatever you want about the 2020 election, but there is no doubt that half the country, maybe more, feels like there was something off in that election,” she said. She emphasized the importance of trust in the electoral process, noting that the RNC’s primary goal has been to safeguard this trust.
Regarding the 2020 election and the subsequent events of January 6th, Lara Trump acknowledged the controversy but highlighted that Donald Trump did leave the White House despite his belief that he did not lose the election. She assured that if Donald Trump does not win the 2024 election “legally and legitimately,” there would be no issues with accepting the outcome.
Lara Trump’s comments about Kamala Harris sparked significant backlash on social media. Many criticized her for questioning Harris’s qualifications while occupying a prominent role within the RNC herself. One user on X (formerly Twitter) remarked, “Just like how she got to be RNC chair with no political experience. Mmk,” while another questioned her own qualifications for the position, tweeting, “Are they deliberately gaslighting us or does she actually think she’s qualified to be RNC Chair?”
The controversy highlights the ongoing debates surrounding gender, race, and meritocracy in American politics, with opinions deeply divided on how these factors should influence leadership roles.