In a recent appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) openly criticized Kamala Harris, likening her statements to those of a young child attempting to cover up a lie.

Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Joe Rogan looks on during UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

During his nearly four-hour discussion with Rogan, Vance shared an anecdote involving his four-year-old son as a way to illustrate what he described as Harris’s alleged tendency to mislead the public.

Vance explained that he had been baking an Oreo cake with his son, a process that briefly left the young child alone with the cookies.

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When Vance returned, he noticed a few Oreos had gone missing. Asking his son about it, Vance was met with the response, “I didn’t eat the Oreos; you did.”

Amid a sea of supporters, vice-presidential nominee JD Vance takes the stage during a rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

He used this example to describe what he believes to be Harris’s approach to public statements. “That’s the way that Kamala Harris lies,” Vance told Rogan.

“Not only does she actively brag, and her administration brag about trying to arrest her political opponents, she will go out and say that if Donald Trump is the president, he’s going to arrest his political opponents even though he already was president and he didn’t do that.”

Vance’s criticism of Harris centered on what he sees as a pattern of misleading statements about policies and her political stance on various issues.

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In particular, Vance and other critics argue that Harris has frequently reversed her position on several topics, including fracking.

Harris initially expressed support for fracking but later voiced opposition to it, leaving many unsure of her true stance.

Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks to hundreds during a campaign event at the Oakland Expo Center in Waterford Township on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

In his remarks, Vance noted that Harris’s statements about prosecuting political rivals have drawn controversy.

He pointed to Harris’s comments suggesting that former President Donald Trump would target his opponents if re-elected, a claim Vance says contrasts with Trump’s actual conduct during his previous term.

Harris’s public statements have frequently drawn scrutiny for their perceived lack of consistency.

For instance, she has made comments that some argue leave significant room for interpretation, sparking speculation over her positions on key issues.

Critics contend that this vagueness and the perceived inconsistencies make it difficult to determine her true stance on policies affecting energy, the economy, and political justice.

Vance’s comparison of Harris’s statements to his son’s cookie incident comes amid heightened political tension, as the 2024 election approaches and candidates face increasing scrutiny.

Harris’s statements are expected to be a focal point in the ongoing debates as candidates from both parties address the issues that resonate with voters across the nation.

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