Dana Bash: A History of Anti-Trump and Pro-Democrat Rhetoric Before Harris Interview

CNN's Dana Bash, who has a history of making anti-Trump and pro-Democrat statements, has landed Vice President Kamala Harris' coveted first interview since she became the Democratic nominee. The interview, which will air on Thursday night, has raised concerns about Bash's ability to conduct a fair and impartial interview.

Dana Bash, a veteran CNN journalist, has come under fire for her history of anti-Trump and pro-Democrat rhetoric. This has raised concerns about her ability to conduct a fair and impartial interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, who has granted Bash her first sit-down interview since emerging as the Democratic nominee.

Dana Bash: A History of Anti-Trump and Pro-Democrat Rhetoric Before Harris Interview

Bash's history of anti-Trump comments is extensive. In March 2023, she argued that the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in favor of Trump in his challenge to Colorado's attempt to kick him off the 2024 primary ballot was a "dark outcome" for America. Earlier this year, she declared that the world is "upside down" because Trump was leading President Biden in Michigan on the Israel-Gaza war.

Bash has also made pro-Democrat statements. In August 2023, she said that Democrats are working to win the support of men who prefer speakers such as Governor Walz and second gentleman Doug Emhoff to wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who famously tore off his shirt to announce support for Trump at last month's Republican National Convention.

Dana Bash: A History of Anti-Trump and Pro-Democrat Rhetoric Before Harris Interview

Bash torched Trump earlier this year over what she called "antisemitic and incredibly dangerous" rhetoric towards Jewish people who vote for Democrats, suggesting similar rhetoric was "used in Nazi Germany." Last year, Bash appeared to get emotional on air as she called for "humanity" from the Justice Department in its treatment of Hunter Biden.

In 2022, Bash also went to bat for President Biden as he was being criticized over his "semi-fascism" jab against Republicans, insisting he was "specifically talking about Trump supporters."

Dana Bash: A History of Anti-Trump and Pro-Democrat Rhetoric Before Harris Interview

Bash's ex-husband, Obama administration official Jeremy Bash, was also among more than 50 former intelligence officials that wrongly suggested Hunter Biden's scandalous laptop was Russian disinformation ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

CNN has dismissed any concerns about Bash, stating that she is a "well-respected veteran journalist" who is "highly qualified to interview both Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz."

Dana Bash: A History of Anti-Trump and Pro-Democrat Rhetoric Before Harris Interview

The interview with Harris will be a critical opportunity for the vice president to lay out her agenda and address the concerns of the American people. It will also be a test of Bash's ability to conduct a fair and impartial interview with a politician who has been the subject of her previous criticism.

The interview is scheduled to air on Thursday night on CNN.