During a high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey, Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines by stating that any intruder entering her home would be 'getting shot.' Harris, a gun owner, emphasized her support for the right to bear arms for personal safety, a stance that could resonate with voters in key battleground states.
The comment has sparked discussions about gun rights and personal protection, especially as the 2024 election approaches.
Harris' remarks are seen as a strategic appeal to rural and suburban voters, where gun ownership is more prevalent.
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It's interesting to see Kamala Harris coming out in support of gun ownership for self-defense, especially given her party's usual stance on gun control. While I appreciate her recognizing the importance of the Second Amendment, I hope it's not just political posturing for votes. Protecting our rights to defend ourselves shouldn’t be a convenient talking point—it should be a consistent principle.
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Kamala Harris admits she would shoot an intruder who entered her home
The vice president made the comments during a sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey in Michigan, a battleground state that could determine the outcome of the presidential election
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Kamala Harris tells Oprah Winfrey any intruder to her home is ‘getting shot’
Kamala Harris warned that anyone who breaks into her home is “getting shot” during a conversation with Oprah Winfrey about gun laws on Thursday, 19 September.
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Harris tells Oprah any intruder to her home is ‘getting shot’
Ms Harris owns a handgun for personal safety reasons, and it is stowed away in a secure location at her California home, a White House source told Reuters earlier. The source declined to identify the make of gun, but said it is the same gun Ms Harris mentioned in 2019 on the campaign trail.
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