MSNBC anchor reveals what she really thinks of Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump after interview

Vice President Kamala Harris was described as "perfectly reasonable" during her interview with MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle after the rare discussion. While speaking with Chris Hayes on All In, Ruhle compared Harris’ “normal” responses on topics such as the economy, immigration, and reproductive rights with those of her Republican counterpart.

Ruhle observed that Donald Trump has often received credit over the past nine years for being outspoken and unfiltered. However, she pointed out that much of what he says "either doesn’t make sense or isn’t true," whereas Harris appeared "perfectly reasonable" in her responses.

Ruhle went on to say that Harris, as a politician, avoids giving direct answers to certain questions. In the interview, Harris confirmed that taxes would not be increased for Americans earning less than $400,000 per year. She also reiterated plans to introduce a $6,000 tax credit for parents of newborns, offer $25,000 in down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, and implement a $50,000 tax credit for small businesses.

Ruhle agreed with Hayes that Harris has shown herself to be "deft" and "adept" in interviews since becoming the Democratic nominee. Ruhle highlighted the importance of Harris engaging in more interviews, noting that many people might not be aware of her policies.

She mentioned that rather than referring to an 82-page policy book, people might have learned, “Oh, taxes only increase if you earn over $400,000,” from watching the interview. Ruhle added that although viewers might not have liked all of Harris' answers, she provided a response to every single question during their 25-minute conversation.

Top 10 talking points from MNSBC interview

Economic Vision : Harris outlined her "opportunity economy," which aims to provide access to opportunities for all Americans, focusing on elevating the middle class and making homeownership more attainable.

Comparison with Trump ’s Economic Record: Harris criticised Trump’s economic policies, stating that he left the economy in a weakened state and has plans that could increase costs for average Americans. She asserted that her economic plan would grow the economy, whereas Trump's would shrink it.

Tax Policy : Harris emphasised that under her administration, taxes wouldn't increase for individuals earning under $400,000 a year. She also proposed cutting taxes for 100 million Americans, focusing on expanding the child tax credit.

Corporate Taxation: Harris advocated for raising taxes on billionaires and large corporations to ensure they "pay their fair share." She argued that the current tax system unfairly burdens middle-class workers more than the wealthy.

Affordable Housing: Harris highlighted her plan to create three million new housing units by the end of her first term and proposed working with the private sector to cut red tape in the construction process, aiming to make housing more affordable.

Trade and Tariffs: Harris criticised Trump's approach to broad-based tariffs, describing them as a sales tax that would disproportionately affect the average American, costing households an estimated $4,000 more per year.

American Manufacturing: The Vice President stressed the importance of maintaining American steel manufacturing and opposed the potential sale of U.S. Steel to a foreign company. She linked American manufacturing to national security and economic strength.

Union Support: Harris noted her strong support from major unions and emphasised her commitment to working with labour unions, contrasting her record with what she termed Trump’s unfulfilled promises to union workers.

Immigration: She discussed the need for comprehensive immigration reform and criticised Trump for blocking a bipartisan bill that aimed to enhance border security and address issues such as fentanyl trafficking. Harris pledged to revive this bill if elected.

Reproductive Rights as an Economic Issue: Harris argued that reproductive rights are intrinsically linked to economic freedom, countering Trump's claims about protecting women by highlighting the harm caused by restrictive abortion laws.