Harris Spox Repeatedly Dodges Questions On VP’s Support For Ukraine Joining NATO

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign spokesman Ian Sams on Tuesday sidestepped queries from CNN anchor Kate Bolduan about Harris’ stance on Ukraine joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

During a Monday interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” Harris deferred on whether she supports Ukraine joining NATO, saying she would address the issue later. Sams, on “CNN News Central,” did not confirm if Harris backs Ukraine’s membership or indicate when she would clarify her position despite Bolduan’s repeated questions.

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“In the ’60 Minutes’ interview, the vice president was asked about Ukraine. Asked specifically if she would support Ukraine’s bid to join NATO … She did not answer the question about Ukraine‘s NATO membership,” Bolduan said. “Does the vice president support Ukraine’s push to join NATO eventually?”

“I think that what the vice president was saying last night is true, which is right now, in this very moment, the most important thing that the United States and the international community can be doing is supporting Ukraine against this invasion from Putin and his war of aggression that has been brutal and slaughtered so many people in Ukraine, and she is committed to doing that,” Sams answered. “I think that what she was saying last night is that, like there will be a time and place for discussions like that. Right now, the most important thing is that the international community rally around Ukraine.”