The Aftermath of Kamala Harris’s Interview: A Fox News Showdown

A Day After the Interview

A Day After the Interview

It was the day following Bret Baier’s heated interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, and the pundits of Fox News were reveling in the aftermath on their flagship show, “The Five.” The atmosphere was charged with a sense of triumph as host Jesse Watters launched into a critique, declaring, “She’s ice-cold, she’s unlikable, and her arguments are utterly incoherent.” Greg Gutfeld chimed in, ridiculing her demeanor, suggesting she resembled “the look and tone of a D.M.V. clerk who is more interested in her break than in serving the public.”

However, amid the chorus of derision, a voice of dissent emerged. Jessica Tarlov, the show’s resident Democrat and a passionate defender of Ms. Harris, interjected with a more nuanced perspective. “What Kamala Harris needed to do was to show up, to look tough, to not get rattled,” she asserted confidently. “I think she handled herself remarkably well.” Her co-hosts, who are staunch supporters of former President Donald J. Trump, rolled their eyes in disbelief at her assessment.

Undeterred, Ms. Tarlov pressed on, challenging the typical narratives spun by her colleagues. She characterized Mr. Trump as “unstable,” “unfit,” and lacking in empathy. In a bold move, she dismantled the usual Fox talking points regarding crime rates, highlighting the national trend of declining homicides amidst the ongoing discourse about a migrant-fueled crime wave. When Gutfeld made a flippant remark about Republican men being the only handy ones around the garage, Ms. Tarlov quickly retorted with a sharp fact check. “Jesse, can you change a car tire?” she asked pointedly.

Mr. Watters responded with a chuckle: “I have a guy for that.”

The role of the token liberal has long been a staple of Fox News’s theatrical and often contentious programming. In the past, Sean Hannity was paired with Alan Colmes, while the left-leaning spot on “The Five” has seen the likes of Bob Beckel (who was fired), Juan Williams (who was transferred), and Geraldo Rivera (who was demoted and eventually left the show). Yet, few have managed to carve out a niche as effectively as Ms. Tarlov.

At 40 years old, she is a Democratic strategist with an impressive résumé that reads like a satire of a Manhattan elitist: a prestigious education at Dalton prep school, a degree from Bryn Mawr College, a family loft in the fashionable TriBeCa neighborhood, and a father who produced films for the avant-garde liberal filmmaker John Waters. “Right from the heartland,” she quips with a playful smile, embracing her unique background.

Ms. Tarlov engaged in a lively discussion with her co-hosts, including Jeanine Pirro and Jesse Watters, as they prepared for a taping. Ms. Pirro, acknowledging Ms. Tarlov’s intellect, praised her by saying, “You’re smart as hell.” The dynamic between the co-hosts showcased the ongoing battle of ideas and perspectives that define the show, with Ms. Tarlov standing out as a formidable voice on the network.

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