P. Coonan
2024-10-01 18:18:55 UTC
Former President Donald Trump charged Monday that a photograph of Vice
President Kamala Harris purportedly being briefed on the impacts of
Hurricane Helene was staged and fake because her earbuds appear to not
be plugged into her cellphone.
Another FAKE and STAGED photo from someone who has no clue what she is
doing, the Republican presidential nominee wrote on Truth Social.
You have to plug the cord into the phone for it to work! he added.
The photograph in question posted on Harris official vice presidential
X account on Sunday shows the Democratic nominee appearing pensive and
writing notes as she takes a call aboard Air Force Two.
I was just briefed by [FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell] on the latest
developments about the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, Harris states
in the post. We also discussed our Administrations continued actions to
support emergency response and recovery.
https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/x-com-vp-status-
1840589803789934809mario-90742395.jpg?quality=75&strip=all
The unplugged earbuds and blank sheets of paper were pointed out by
several social media users Monday.
***@VP
I also spoke with [North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper] about the ongoing
rescue and recovery efforts in North Carolina, she added. Our
Administration will continue to stay in constant contact with state and
local officials to ensure communities have the support and resources they
need.
As Trump and several social media users pointed out, from the angle of the
photograph posted on X, the cord that should be connecting Harris old-
fashioned earbuds to the phone resting on the table in front of her
dangles straight down and does not appear to be connected to the device.
The sheet of paper in front of Harris also appears to be blank.
This is the most VEEP-like photo ever pretending to be on a phone call
but forgetting to plug in the antiquated earphones while pretending to
write on a blank piece of paper instead of actually doing anything,
conservative commentator Mollie Hemingway wrote on X.
Border Czar Kamala cant miss a photo op, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)
tweeted. The photographer should make sure the headphones are plugged
into the phone next time.
Thank goodness shes pretending to write on this blank piece of paper
from the plane while campaigning, Republican communicator Matt Whitlock
wrote on X. Im sure the people without power and water feel totally
supported.
Harris, 59, has not traveled to any of the states affected by the storm,
which has killed at least 120 people across the southeastern US since
making landfall last Thursday.
Meanwhile, Trump, 78, toured some of the damage left by Helene in
Valdosta, Ga., on Monday and spoke with impacted citizens and local
officials.
The former president also pledged to deliver several semi-trucks filled
with relief aid, including gasoline, during his visit to the Peach
State.
Biden and Harris abandoned Americans in Afghanistan, Trumps Truth
Social post continued. They sacrificed Americans to an Open Border, and
now, they have left Americans to drown in North Carolina, Georgia,
Tennessee, Alabama, and elsewhere in the South.
Under this Administration, Americans always come last, because we have
leaders who have no idea how to lead! he added.
The Harris campaign did not respond to The Posts request for comment.
https://nypost.com/2024/09/30/us-news/trump-accuses-kamala-harris-of-
staging-hurricane-helene-briefing-photo/
President Kamala Harris purportedly being briefed on the impacts of
Hurricane Helene was staged and fake because her earbuds appear to not
be plugged into her cellphone.
Another FAKE and STAGED photo from someone who has no clue what she is
doing, the Republican presidential nominee wrote on Truth Social.
You have to plug the cord into the phone for it to work! he added.
The photograph in question posted on Harris official vice presidential
X account on Sunday shows the Democratic nominee appearing pensive and
writing notes as she takes a call aboard Air Force Two.
I was just briefed by [FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell] on the latest
developments about the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, Harris states
in the post. We also discussed our Administrations continued actions to
support emergency response and recovery.
https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/x-com-vp-status-
1840589803789934809mario-90742395.jpg?quality=75&strip=all
The unplugged earbuds and blank sheets of paper were pointed out by
several social media users Monday.
***@VP
I also spoke with [North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper] about the ongoing
rescue and recovery efforts in North Carolina, she added. Our
Administration will continue to stay in constant contact with state and
local officials to ensure communities have the support and resources they
need.
As Trump and several social media users pointed out, from the angle of the
photograph posted on X, the cord that should be connecting Harris old-
fashioned earbuds to the phone resting on the table in front of her
dangles straight down and does not appear to be connected to the device.
The sheet of paper in front of Harris also appears to be blank.
This is the most VEEP-like photo ever pretending to be on a phone call
but forgetting to plug in the antiquated earphones while pretending to
write on a blank piece of paper instead of actually doing anything,
conservative commentator Mollie Hemingway wrote on X.
Border Czar Kamala cant miss a photo op, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)
tweeted. The photographer should make sure the headphones are plugged
into the phone next time.
Thank goodness shes pretending to write on this blank piece of paper
from the plane while campaigning, Republican communicator Matt Whitlock
wrote on X. Im sure the people without power and water feel totally
supported.
Harris, 59, has not traveled to any of the states affected by the storm,
which has killed at least 120 people across the southeastern US since
making landfall last Thursday.
Meanwhile, Trump, 78, toured some of the damage left by Helene in
Valdosta, Ga., on Monday and spoke with impacted citizens and local
officials.
The former president also pledged to deliver several semi-trucks filled
with relief aid, including gasoline, during his visit to the Peach
State.
Biden and Harris abandoned Americans in Afghanistan, Trumps Truth
Social post continued. They sacrificed Americans to an Open Border, and
now, they have left Americans to drown in North Carolina, Georgia,
Tennessee, Alabama, and elsewhere in the South.
Under this Administration, Americans always come last, because we have
leaders who have no idea how to lead! he added.
The Harris campaign did not respond to The Posts request for comment.
https://nypost.com/2024/09/30/us-news/trump-accuses-kamala-harris-of-
staging-hurricane-helene-briefing-photo/