This Kamala Harris interview was so ‘confusing and weird' that they didn't air it
The former Democratic presidential candidate's appearance on 'Subway Takes,' a popular online series hosted by Kareem Rahma where guests admit their favorite hot take, was filmed in Summer 2024 but never saw the light of day, the presenter said.
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