Vice President Kamala Harris's Election Would Impress Vladimir Putin, General Says

Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steven Anderson believes that the election of Vice President Kamala Harris to the presidency would be a powerful symbol of America's commitment to democracy and would earn the respect of even America's adversaries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steven Anderson recently appeared on MSNBC's "Deadline: White House" to discuss the upcoming presidential election and the potential impact of Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy on America's standing in the world. Anderson argued that Harris's election would be a powerful symbol of America's commitment to democracy and would earn the respect of even America's adversaries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vice President Kamala Harris's Election Would Impress Vladimir Putin, General Says

"People like Vladimir Putin are going to say, 'Hey, wait a minute, these guys, you know, they truly have a democratic country. They truly are representative, they truly are fighting for all their people, and Kamala Harris is a manifestation of that," he said.

Anderson went on to argue that electing Harris to the presidency would greatly improve the country's "national security situation" from where it was under former President Trump, whom he called "totally unfit." He told host Nicolle Wallace that the people he meets abroad worry about a second Trump presidency.

Vice President Kamala Harris's Election Would Impress Vladimir Putin, General Says

"I travel a lot overseas. I have a lot of work and business overseas, and I'm constantly asked, 'Hey, are you serious? Donald Trump can get back in the White House? A cacophonous buffoon like that?'"

"And I say yeah. Unfortunately, they've got a lot of people that live and breathe by everything that he says."

Vice President Kamala Harris's Election Would Impress Vladimir Putin, General Says

Anderson then insisted, "Kamala Harris would be just the opposite. Why? Because she's an inspiration." He pointed to her racial identity contributing to this.

"Not only is she positive, does she bring hope and optimism, but as a Black woman, the product of a mixed marriage, she will inspire millions of people throughout the world," the former military official said, noting that electing such a diverse woman gives the U.S. "credibility."

"Our credibility as a nation, you know, that we would be able to allow – our country is so great that we would allow a woman like that to become the commander in chief, the President of the United States. That is going to send a powerful message all over the world," Anderson declared.

Anderson's comments come as Harris is facing increasing scrutiny from both Democrats and Republicans. Some Democrats have criticized her for her record as a prosecutor, while Republicans have attacked her for her support of progressive policies. However, Anderson's comments suggest that Harris is still seen as a formidable candidate by many, both in the U.S. and abroad.

If Harris is elected president, she would be the first woman and the first Black woman to hold the office. Her election would be a historic moment for the United States and would send a powerful message to the world about the country's commitment to democracy and equality.