'The Five' reacts to Trump's news conference as Kamala ducks the media

Summary

The script captures a segment from 'The Five,' where the hosts discuss the contrast between Donald Trump's assertive approach in handling the media and Kamala Harris's more reserved strategy. Trump is portrayed as openly engaging with the press and challenging Harris's policies, while Harris is criticized for avoiding media interaction and shielding herself from scrutiny. The segment emphasizes the differing campaign strategies and the perception of Harris's cautious approach as potentially unsustainable in the long run.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ Jesse Waters and the panel discuss the contrast between Donald Trump's openness to the press and Kamala Harris's avoidance of it.
• 🔍 Trump is criticized for challenging Kamala Harris to a debate, while she has been avoiding media appearances.
• 🎯 Trump has set dates for debates with Fox, NBC, and ABC, showing his willingness to engage in public discourse.
• 💥 Trump unleashes a strong critique of Kamala Harris's policies, labeling her as 'radical left' and blaming her for issues in California.
• 🕰️ It's been noted that Kamala Harris has not held a press conference for 18 days, which is a point of contention among the panel.
• 🛡️ The panel suggests that Kamala Harris uses Girl Scouts as 'human shields' to avoid the press, indicating a strategy to dodge difficult questions.
• 📈 Trump's campaign is portrayed as aggressive and proactive, in contrast to Harris's perceived evasiveness.
• 🎙️ Judge Jeanine Pirro emphasizes the visual and literal message of Trump's willingness to answer any questions, contrasting with Harris's silence.
• 🤔 The panel speculates on the incentives for Harris to avoid the press, suggesting that her campaign strategy might be to limit exposure to potential mistakes.
• 📉 There is an implied criticism of Harris's record as a prosecutor, with the suggestion that it is not as strong as it could be.
• 📢 The discussion highlights the importance of transparency and direct communication with the public in political campaigns.

Q & A

What is the main criticism of Kamala Harris's media engagement strategy according to the script?

The script criticizes Kamala Harris for not engaging with the media, suggesting she is using Girl Scouts as 'human shields' to avoid press conferences and interviews, even with friendly media, due to concerns over her policies and performance.

How does the script describe Donald Trump's approach to media interactions?

The script portrays Donald Trump as being very open to the media, willing to answer any questions at any time, in contrast to Kamala Harris who is described as avoiding the press.

What is the significance of the 'Beast Mode' reference in the context of Donald Trump?

The term 'Beast Mode' is used to describe Donald Trump's aggressive and active approach to answering questions in an hour-long session, indicating his readiness and willingness to engage directly with the media.

How long has it been since Kamala Harris was named the Democratic vice-presidential nominee and started avoiding the media according to the script?

According to the script, it has been 18 days since Kamala Harris was named the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, and she has been avoiding the media since then.

What challenge has Donald Trump issued to Kamala Harris regarding debates?

Donald Trump has challenged Kamala Harris to a debate, stating that it is important to have debates and that he has agreed on dates with various networks for such events.

What is the script's view on Kamala Harris's policy stance?

The script suggests that Kamala Harris's policies are radical and have had negative impacts, such as allegedly destroying San Francisco and contributing to problems in California.

How does the script characterize Kamala Harris's record as a prosecutor?

The script characterizes Kamala Harris's record as a prosecutor as 'dismal,' implying that her performance in that role was not successful or well-received.

What is the script's opinion on Kamala Harris's strategy of selective media engagement?

The script criticizes Kamala Harris's strategy of selective media engagement, suggesting that she is only sharing messages that are carefully curated for specific audiences and avoiding open discussions that could reveal more about her policies and stance.

What does the script imply about the public's knowledge of Kamala Harris?

The script implies that the public does not know much about Kamala Harris, her policies, or her stance on various issues, due to her limited engagement with the press.

How does the script describe the contrast between Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris's communication strategies?

The script describes a stark contrast between the two candidates' communication strategies, with Donald Trump being very accessible and open to the media, while Kamala Harris is portrayed as evasive and guarded.

What is the script's view on the effectiveness of Kamala Harris's current strategy?

The script suggests that Kamala Harris's strategy of limited media engagement might be working in the short term, but it questions how long this approach can be sustained and whether it will ultimately be effective.

Outlines

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🗣️ Media Strategy and Debate Preparations

The paragraph discusses the contrasting media strategies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Trump is portrayed as actively engaging with the press, even challenging Harris to a debate, while Harris is criticized for avoiding the media and using Girl Scouts as a shield. Trump's eagerness to participate in upcoming debates is highlighted, as well as his criticism of Harris's policies and her record as a prosecutor. The paragraph also touches on the visual and literal message of Trump's willingness to face the press compared to Harris's avoidance.

Keywords

💡Beast Mode

The term 'Beast Mode' is often used to describe someone who is operating at an exceptionally high level of performance or intensity. In the context of the video, it is used to characterize Donald Trump's approach to answering questions during a press conference, suggesting he is aggressively and effectively addressing the media's inquiries.

💡Hideaway Harris

'Hideaway Harris' seems to be a derogatory nickname used in the script to refer to Kamala Harris, implying that she is avoiding the media or public scrutiny. The term plays into the narrative that she is not engaging with the press as expected of a political figure, using 'Girl Scouts as human shields' to dodge the media, as mentioned in the script.

💡News Conference

A 'News Conference' is a formal meeting with the press, where politicians or public figures address journalists, answer questions, and make statements. The script suggests that Kamala Harris is not holding news conferences, which is a point of criticism in the narrative presented, as it implies a lack of transparency or accountability.

💡Policies

In the context of the video, 'Policies' refer to the political strategies or plans proposed by a candidate or party. The script criticizes Kamala Harris's policies as being 'so bad' and suggests that they are a reason why she avoids press interactions, indicating that her policy positions are a central theme of the criticism.

💡Debate Challenge

A 'Debate Challenge' is an invitation or proposal for a formal discussion or argument on public issues, often between political candidates. The script mentions Trump 'upping the ante' on his challenge for a debate with Kamala, which underscores the theme of readiness for direct confrontation of ideas and policies.

💡Radical Left

'Radical Left' is a political term used to describe individuals or policies that are far on the liberal or progressive end of the political spectrum, often advocating for significant change. The script uses this term to criticize Kamala Harris's policies, suggesting they are extreme and potentially damaging.

💡Flip-Flopped

To 'Flip-Flopped' means to change one's stance or opinion on an issue, often implying inconsistency or lack of conviction. The script accuses Kamala Harris of flip-flopping on various issues, which is used to question her reliability and trustworthiness as a political figure.

💡Prosecutor

A 'Prosecutor' is a legal representative of the prosecution in a criminal case, responsible for presenting the case against an accused party. The script mentions Kamala Harris's record as a prosecutor, suggesting it is 'dismal,' which is part of the critical narrative about her competence and past performance.

💡Basement Campaign

The term 'Basement Campaign' likely refers to Joe Biden's campaign strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he limited public appearances and interactions. The script suggests that Kamala Harris is attempting to replicate this strategy, which is criticized as being evasive and not fully engaging with the public or media.

💡Honeymoon Period

A 'Honeymoon Period' typically refers to a time of harmony or initial success at the beginning of a new relationship or endeavor. In the script, it is used to describe the early phase of Kamala Harris's vice-presidential candidacy, suggesting that she is benefiting from a period of favorable public perception that may not last.

💡Fracking

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a controversial method of extracting natural gas or oil from deep rock formations. The script mentions Kamala Harris's stance on fracking as an example of her political maneuvering, stating she is against it in Pennsylvania but possibly in favor in other contexts, indicating inconsistency or political expediency.

Highlights

Jesse Watters introduces the panelists for 'The Five' show.

Comparison of Trump's openness to media vs. Harris' avoidance.

Criticism of Harris for not holding news conferences or interviews.

Trump's challenge to Harris for a debate and agreement on debate dates.

Trump's critique of Harris' radical policies and their impact.

Judge Jeanine's commentary on Trump's press conference and Harris' avoidance of the press.

Harris using Girl Scouts as 'human shields' to dodge the media.

Harris' lack of press interaction for over two weeks.

J.D. Vance's contrast to Harris, engaging with the press multiple times in 24 hours.

Concerns about what voters know about Harris and her stance on issues.

Harris' perceived flip-flopping on various topics.

Analysis of the incentive for Harris to limit her media exposure.

Comparison of Harris' strategy to Biden's 'basement campaign' during COVID.

Harris' selective messaging to different voter demographics.

Judge Jeanine's critique of Harris' record as a prosecutor.

Transcripts

OUT WHAT HAS BEEN A CRAZY WEEK.

A GOOD DAY TODAY P OR HERE COMES

"THE FIVE."

♪ ♪

>> Jesse: HELLO, EVERYBODY.

I'M JESSE WATTERS ALONG WITH

JUDGE JEANINE PIRRO,

HAROLD FORD JR., KATIE PAVLICH,

AND GREG GUTFELD.

IT'S 5:00 IN NEW YORK CITY, AND

THIS IS "THE FIVE."

♪ ♪

THE CAMPAIGN SPLIT SCREEN THAT

TELLS YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO

KNOW ABOUT NOVEMBER.

DONALD TRUMP GOING BEAST MODE,

ANSWERING A BARRAGE OF QUESTIONS

IN AN HOUR-LONG GRILL SESSION,

WHILE HIDEAWAY HARRIS USES

GIRL SCOUTS AS HUMAN SHIELDS TO

DODGE THE MEDIA.

>> SHE'S NOT DOING ANY NEWS

CONFERENCE.

YOU KNOW WHY SHE'S NOT DOING

ANY?

SHE CAN'T DO A NEWS CONFERENCE.

SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO DO A

NEWS CONFERENCE.

THE REASON SHE'S NOT DOING WHAT

I DO, WHAT SHE SHOULD BE DOING,

SHE WON'T EVEN DO INTERVIEWS

WITH FRIENDLY PEOPLE BECAUSE SHE

CAN'T DO BETTER THAN BIDEN.

SHE SHOULD BE DOING INTERVIEWS.

SHE DOESN'T WANT TO DO

INTERVIEWS.

AND THE REASON SHE DOESN'T IS

NUMBER ONE, OR POLICIES ARE SO

BAD.

JUST TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, IS

NOT GOING TO CHANGE BECAUSE IT

IS ULTIMATELY NOT ABOUT HER AS

MUCH AS ABOUT HER POLICY.

>> Jesse: IT'S BEEN 18 DAYS

AND COUNTING SINCE KAMALA HAS

BEEN CROWNED THE PROM QUEEN OF

THE DEMOCRATS, AND SHE'S BEEN

DUCKING THE MEDIA LIKE HER

RUNNING MATE DUCKS IRAQ

DEPLOYMENT ORDERS.

AFTER WEEKS OF BACK-AND-FORTH

NEGOTIATING, TRUMP UPPING THE

ANTE ON HIS KAMALA DEBATE

CHALLENGE.

>> I THINK IT'S VERY IMPORTANT

TO HAVE DEBATES, AND WE'VE

AGREED WITH FOX ON A DATE

OF SEPTEMBER 4TH.

WE'VE AGREED WITH NBC, FAIRLY

FULL AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO THEM,

ON SEPTEMBER 10TH.

AND WE'VE AGREED WITH ABC ON

SEPTEMBER 25TH.

I LOOK FORWARD TO THE DEBATES

BECAUSE I THINK WE HAVE TO SET

THE RECORD STRAIGHT.

>> Jesse: TRUMP ALSO

UNLEASHING ONE OF HIS MOST

BLISTERING TAKEDOWNS YET OF

KAMALA'S RADICAL POLICIES.

>> SHE'S A RADICAL LEFT PERSON

AT A LEVEL THAT NOBODY HAS SEEN.

SHE PICKED A RADICAL LEFT...

MAN.

EVERYTHING SHE HAS TOUCHED HAS

TURNED TO BAD THINGS.

I'M NOT GOING TO USE FOUL

LANGUAGE.

THESE GUYS, GOING TO GIVE YOU

KNOW SECURITY COME A WEEK

MILITARY, GOING TO GIVE YOU KNOW

WALZ, NO BORDERS, NO

ANYTHING.

NOW PEOPLE ARE FINDING OUT SHE

DESTROYED SAN FRANCISCO, SHE

DESTROYED THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA ALONG WITH

GOVERNOR AVENUE.

I WANT TO HAVE LOW TAXES, STRONG

MILITARY.

>> Jesse: KNOW WE ARE GOING TO

GO TO YOU, LEMONS.

JUDGE JEANINE --

[LAUGHTER]

THIS WAS A FLAWLESS PRESS

CONFERENCE.

THERE WAS ONE MOMENT WHERE THE

QUESTION WAS ON WILLIE BROWN,

AND HE WAS ABLE TO KIND OF

DEFTLY SKATE OUT OF IT.

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST MESSAGE

THAT CAME ACROSS TODAY.

>> Judge Jeanine: WELL, YOU

MENTIONED WILLIE BROWN.

I THINK WHAT HE SAID WAS WILLIE

BROWN DIDN'T HAVE MANY THINGS TO

SAY ABOUT KAMALA, BUT I THINK

THE MESSAGE TODAY IS BOTH A

VISUAL ONE AS WELL AS A LITERAL

ONE, AND THAT IS THAT

DONALD TRUMP IS WILLING TO COME

OUT ANY TIME, ANSWER ANY

QUESTIONS FROM ANY PRESS, WHILE

KAMALA HARRIS HASN'T DONE ANY

PRESS AS IN DAYS 16, 17, AND SHE

WON'T ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS.

NOT ONLY THAT, SHE LITERALLY

SHIELDS HERSELF FROM THE PRESS

WITH LITTLE CHILDREN IN FRONT OF

HER.

J.D. VANCE YESTERDAY, MY

UNDERSTANDING HE DID THREE

PRESSERS IN 24 HOURS.

J.D. VANCE WALKS OVER TO THE

VICE PRESIDENT'S PLANE AND SAYS

TO REPORTERS, I'M HERE TO ANSWER

QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE ANY, AND I

WANT TO CHECK OUT MY PLANE

THAT'S PROBABLY, HOPEFULLY GOING

TO BE MINED IN THE NEXT FEW

MONTHS.

I THINK THEY ARE BOTH DOUBLING

DOWN ON THE FACT THAT THIS IS A

HONEYMOONED PERIOD FOR HER.

BUT AMERICANS DON'T KNOW THAT

MUCH ABOUT HER.

THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE STANDS

FOR.

THEY DO KNOW, THEY HAVE HEARD

SHE HAS FLIP-FLOPPED ON SO MANY

THINGS, HAROLD, BUT WE WILL GET

TO THAT LATER, I'M SURE.

WHAT IS THE INCENTIVE?

LET ME BE A POLITICAL OPERATIVE

RIGHT NOW.

WHAT IS THE INCENTIVE FOR HER TO

GET OUT?

OUR NUMBERS ARE UP.

SHE IS NOT MAKING ANY MISTAKES.

BELIEVE ME THIS WOMAN IS CAPABLE

OF MAKING MISTAKES.

IN THE NEXT FEW BLOCKS WE WILL

TALK ABOUT IT.

THE TRUTH IS THE JOE BIDEN

BASEMENT CAMPAIGN, WHICH WAS

BASICALLY UNDER A LIE BECAUSE WE

ALL KNOW THE COVID NONSENSE WAS

RIDICULOUS, SHE IS TRYING TO

DUPLICATE IT, AND IT IS WORKING

FOR HER.

BUT IT WON'T WORK FOR THAT MUCH

LONGER.

SHE IS GETTING OUT EXACTLY WHAT

SHE WANTS TO GET OUT TO VOTERS.

IF YOU ARE IN PENNSYLVANIA COME

I AM AGAINST FRACKING.

IF YOU ARE HERE, I AM IN FAVOR

OF THIS.

AND BY THE WAY, THIS NONSENSE OF

HER BEING A PROSECUTOR, I'M

GOING TO PROSECUTE -- HER RECORD

AS A PROSECUTOR IS DISMAL, IT'S