Magic Johnson, the NBA legend known for his impressive career on the court, has sparked controversy yet again with his recent comments on social media.
Johnson, who has faced criticism before, is now under fire for his praise of Vice President Kamala Harris following her first media interview since being nominated by the Democratic Partyas reported by Fox News.
Johnson, who previously drew backlash for lauding speeches by former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as “the best political speeches in the history of our country” during the Democratic National Convention, took to X to express his admiration for Harris’s interview.
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“Vice President Kamala Harris was outstanding in her CNN interview tonight! She has a real vision for the country,” Johnson posted.
Vice President Kamala Harris was outstanding in her CNN interview tonight! She has a real vision for the country.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 30, 2024
However, many on social media did not share Johnson’s enthusiasm.
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Harris, who was interviewed alongside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, received criticism for what some saw as vague and non-committal responses, particularly regarding her “day one” agenda.
One user responded to Johnson’s post, asking, “What’s the vision? Be specific.”
Another bluntly stated, “You can’t be serious.”
Critics pointed out that Harris’s performance in the interview did little to convince them of her capabilities, especially given her track record over the past few years.
“She’s failed for 3.5 years… What makes you believe this vision, which is the same failed policy of this administration she’s a part of, would bring this country to a better place?” one user questioned.
Another added, “Watched it twice and she gave ZERO vision.”
Despite the widespread skepticism, Johnson doubled down on his support for Harris in a follow-up post.
“VP Harris was strong and clear about her positions on the economy, foreign policy, immigration, and other issues.
She clearly explained why she changed viewpoints on a couple of issues, which shows her humility, growth, and willingness to be open,” he wrote.
VP Harris was strong and clear about her positions on the economy, foreign policy, immigration, and other issues. She clearly explained why she changed viewpoints on a couple of issues which shows her humility, growth, and willingness to be open.
A special shoutout to her…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 30, 2024
The reaction to his second post was much the same, with users continuing to challenge his views.
“Say you didn’t watch the interview without saying you didn’t watch the interview…,” one response read, encapsulating the ongoing criticism that Johnson’s praise was out of touch with the reality perceived by many.
This isn’t the first time Magic Johnson’s public comments have caused a stir, and it’s unlikely to be the last, given his history of provocative statements.
Whether his latest remarks will resonate with the broader public or continue to fuel backlash and division remains to be seen.
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Thats why he was paid to play basketball. Don’t have to have much of an IQ to dribble a ball around.
Case in point: LeBron .
You don’t seem to realize he got paid for this endorsement. The DNC has 100s of millions to spread around to generate propaganda statements for Cackles and here you are thinking he did it for free. Have you heard of “endorsements” before? Do you know what they are?
Dribbler on the court, dribbler in real life.
Kamala will lower the price of his Aids medicines.
WOW is he IGNORANT and STUPID.
So are you. He got paid to make that endorsement.
Have you noticed that thoughtful, articulate, hardworking, clean-living, blacks want nothing to do with Harris? The high percentage of black supporters of Harris are perverts, media morons, Hollywood trash, vulgar entertainers, sports-rich, dirty politicians, corrupt judges, etc. the difference is what separates the first (good colored (and white) folks) from the second (low-life niggers (and white trash)).
Magic stick to basketball
damn did he watch the same interview as I did
Maybe he is her newest boyfriend?!!
so what does he want — a big bonus job with her????
If he understands her and can gather that much clarity from her nonsense he is a savant and should have been interpreting Joe biden’s words for us too.
He is an idiot/savant without the savant part actually.
I would take more seriously whatever Ms. Harris says, if she explained to us, in full truth, all the cases where she KNOWINGLY sent innocent persons (Black ones mostly) to prison.