California Sheriff Criticizes Kamala Harris Campaign Ad: ‘I Do Not Support Her’
A California sheriff, Mike Boudreaux, recently expressed his displeasure at being featured in a political ad for Kamala Harris without his permission. In the ad, Harris highlights her stance on border security, which Boudreaux claims distorts the truth.
Boudreaux, who has a long history in law enforcement, made it clear that he does not endorse Harris for any political office. He recounted a visit Harris made to the Central Valley in 2013 while she was the California attorney general, during which she interacted with local law enforcement. However, Boudreaux recalled that Harris did not engage with them personally and seemed more focused on the press conference.
The sheriff criticized the ad for portraying Harris as a tough border prosecutor when, in reality, she did little to combat issues like illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Boudreaux emphasized that Harris failed to address the challenges faced by law enforcement in the region and instead took credit for their work.
Additionally, Boudreaux’s political action committee, Golden State Justice, released a statement condemning Harris’ record on crime and border security. The statement highlighted Harris’ decision to defund law enforcement task forces, which weakened efforts to combat criminal activities along the border.
The ad in question promotes Harris’ plans to increase border security by hiring more agents and cracking down on fentanyl and human trafficking. However, Boudreaux pointed out that these claims contradict Harris’ previous actions, such as laying off law enforcement personnel and reducing task force funding.
In conclusion, Boudreaux reiterated that he does not support Kamala Harris and found the use of his image in her campaign ad misleading and disrespectful. He urged voters to look beyond political advertisements and examine the actual records of candidates to make informed decisions.
