Kamala is trying to be someone she clearly isn’t and now people are speaking out.
On Tuesday, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for using his image in a recent political advertisement without his consent. Boudreaux, a longtime law enforcement officer with nearly 40 years of service, emphasized that he does not support Harris or her presidential campaign, citing her record on border security and criminal justice issues.
Sheriff Boudreaux issued a statement to Fox News expressing his disapproval of Harris’s campaign ad, which features him among other local law enforcement officials. The ad claims that Harris, during her tenure as California Attorney General, fought against drug cartels and violent crime. However, Boudreaux refuted these claims, asserting that Harris failed to address the real issues at the border and did nothing to curb illegal immigration.
In the advertisement, Harris is portrayed as a champion against drug smuggling and violent gangs. Yet, Boudreaux described this portrayal as misleading. He noted that Harris’s brief visit to the Central Valley in 2014, where she highlighted a drug bust involving Mexican cartels, was more about self-promotion than genuine law enforcement achievements. According to Boudreaux, the ad’s promises about Harris hiring more border agents and tackling fentanyl and human trafficking are insincere, given her record of weakening border enforcement efforts.
Boudreaux also criticized Harris for her lack of personal engagement with local officials during her visit, accusing her of being more interested in media appearances than in recognizing the contributions of local law enforcement. This sense of neglect extended to her subsequent actions as Vice President, including her support for policies that have been seen as undermining border security and criminal justice.
Adding to the criticism, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward echoed Boudreaux’s sentiments, denouncing Harris for her perceived hypocrisy. Ward and Boudreaux both argue that Harris’s current rhetoric on criminal justice reform stands in stark contrast to her past actions and policies.
Boudreaux, who ran as a Republican candidate in the recent special election for California’s 20th Congressional District, pointed out that Harris’s campaign ad misrepresents her record and exploits his image for political gain. This controversy underscores the broader debate over Harris’s effectiveness and credibility on key issues such as border security and crime prevention.
The ad in question was released on August 9, and as of now, Harris’s campaign has not responded to requests for comment.