Harris snubbed prestigious Italian-American organization

Harris received a lot of attention and criticism for missing out on such a revered traditional Al Smith Dinner in mid-October. It has now also emerged that Harris snubbed the National Italian American Foundation by declining an invitation to the organization’s 49th anniversary gala on Oct. 26 in Washington.

It’s clear that Harris, the nation’s vice president and Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election, has a busy schedule. However, her snub at the NIAF gala was the second dissertation in nine days at a prestigious cultural event representing two important constituencies: Catholics and Italian Americans. Actions speak louder than words Aside from her busy political schedule, it’s worth noting that Harris still makes time in her schedule for sex-obsessed and raunchy people. Call her dad podcast, The Howard Stern Showappearance on Viewand a get-together at a barbershop in Philadelphia.

One thing seems clear: Harris seems to make time for the things she wants to make time for.

“The current administration’s contempt for half of America has been evident for years,” said Emily Compagno, an Italian-American co-host on Fox News Channel. in the minorityand author Under His Wing: How Faith on the Front Lines Protected American Troops. “Lately, perhaps panicked that Americans are loudly declaring that they are being rejected, their values ​​are being ignored, or they are continuing to live under such woeful economic stress and will vote as such, the mouthpieces of the administration and the Harris campaign have become bolder in their public contempt.

“Harris’s snub of the NIAF Gala is just another example of the Vice President acting as a voice for all of America, making it clear that the only Americans whose contributions matter are those who serve her interests as a candidate.” , Compagno told me.

Harris, former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were invited to the event but declined. However, the Bidens appeared at the event last year as guest speakers. This year they also held an event honoring Italian Americans at the White House and recognized NIAF’s role in promoting Italian American heritage and culture. Meanwhile, Trump did pre-recorded message for guests of this year’s gala concert. Harris did neither.

I do not know the circumstances why Harris did not record a video from this event. This could be for several reasons. However, she had to insist on it. The fact that she didn’t think to greet the gala speaks volumes and was disrespectful in my opinion. In addition to her decision not to attend the Al Smith dinner, she had a genuine feeling that Harris talked a lot without showing up or providing a video greeting. Such sentiments are reinforced by Harris’ decision to prioritize Call her daddy Howard Stern and a visit to the hairdresser.

Compagno said Italian Americans should interpret the slight as “not valued or perceived at the level of Americans who check a box for her remarks, serve the purpose of stymiing her, or serve as a vehicle for her voices.”

“If Harris appreciates that the Italian-American community votes and acts not as a monolith, but rather as a thriving, dynamic, impressive, inspiring and significant part of the fabric of America and its history, as represented by this year’s honorees and every year she has taken the time, to recognize the contributions of our community and the phenomenal Americans, Republicans and Democrats within it,” Compagno told me.

It was a mistake and an insult for the vice president and Democratic nominee for president to blatantly ignore two cultural events for Catholics and Italian Americans. Compagno believed this was just typical behavior that Harris exhibited during her time in office. And I must say, I absolutely agree with in the minority master.

“I see it as a symbol of the vice president fulfilling this sacred role for the entire country, but only serving those who directly serve the interests of her campaign,” Compagno told me. “This administration, through the Department of Justice, has made it clear that Catholics, people with family values, and hard-working, patriotic Americans are obstacles to their radical agenda that must be curtailed through laws, regulations, and civil and criminal prosecutions. It is fitting that these faithful Americans and Italian Americans are not visible to Harris in a formal moment when she could instead have taken the opportunity to express the value of all Americans—or simply to express gratitude for all the Italian Americans they have accomplished in and for service. country.”

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Moreover, to contrast Harris’s actions with those of another politician, Compagno mentioned her experience with another Democrat, New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Compagno emphasized that Adams, unlike Harris, showed genuine appreciation for the Italian-American community.

“It is noteworthy that Democratic Mayor Eric Adams attended the Columbia NYPD Gala, during which I had the pleasure of meeting the mayor of America’s largest city,” Compagno said. “His presence and short speech recognized the unparalleled value of the Italian-American community, regardless of party, and provided him, unlike Harris, with the ability to see past the party for a community whose contributions far exceeded those.”