Recently, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux publicly rebuked Vice President Kamala Harris for using his image in a campaign ad without his permission. The ad, which focuses on Harris’s record on border security, has been criticized by Boudreaux as misleading. He stated that the ad falsely portrays Harris as having a strong record on fighting crime related to border security, while in reality, he argues, her involvement was minimal and more for show.
Sheriff Boudreaux emphasized that he does not support Harris and that her campaign’s use of his image and the narrative presented in the ad are “smoke and mirrors.” He also criticized Harris for taking credit for work largely done by local law enforcement, without acknowledging their efforts during her visit as California Attorney General in 2014. Boudreaux’s comments have sparked further debate about the ethics of using such footage in political campaigns, particularly without the consent of those featured (California Globe) (AOL.com) (IJR).
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Kamala Harris’ campaign finds itself once again in the eye of a storm, this time over a 30-second ad that has stirred up a hornet’s nest of outrage. The ad, meant to portray Harris as a tough, no-nonsense enforcer on border security, has instead become a flashpoint for controversy, especially among those featured in it—without their knowledge or consent.
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, a law enforcement heavyweight with nearly four decades under his belt, was blindsided to see his image plastered across screens, seemingly endorsing Harris. His reaction was swift and unequivocal: not only was his image used without permission, but he also categorically does not support Harris in her presidential quest. In fact, Boudreaux’s criticism of Harris is rooted in a history of what he describes as her indifferent and superficial approach to serious issues like border security.
‘I DO NOT SUPPORT HER’: Sheriff expresses outrage over the Harris campaign featuring him in a political ad. pic.twitter.com/02IHHog1st
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 13, 2024
Flashback to 2013: Harris, then California’s Attorney General, paid a visit to Boudreaux’s turf. But instead of engaging with the local law enforcement officers who deal with border issues daily, Harris, according to Boudreaux, was all smoke and mirrors. She swooped in, gave a polished speech, and swooped out, barely acknowledging the officers she was supposedly there to support. Boudreaux recalls the encounter with a mix of frustration and disbelief—how could someone so detached from the reality on the ground now position herself as a champion of border security?
In a public statement that pulls no punches, Boudreaux lambasted Harris for undercutting law enforcement efforts during her time as Attorney General. He accused her of defunding critical task forces designed to combat the influx of guns and drugs across the border, leaving communities vulnerable. And now, to see her attempt to rewrite history by portraying herself as a border hawk in this ad? For Boudreaux, it’s nothing short of infuriating.
🚨Watch California Sheriff Mike Boudreaux slam Kamala Harris for running a false campaign ad featuring him and lying about her record on the border:
“Kamala absolutely does not have my support…she helped support BLM rioters, trying to bail them out of jail. She was a huge… pic.twitter.com/2bBAbZm4LX
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) August 14, 2024
But Boudreaux didn’t stop at a statement. He took his grievances to the airwaves, appearing on a national news program to voice his discontent. For him, this ad isn’t just misleading—it’s an outright betrayal of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the public. The idea that Harris, who Boudreaux believes has consistently failed to support law enforcement, would now try to align herself with them is, in his words, both galling and offensive.
“I can’t just set aside the idea and the implication of my picture being there as supporting Kamala Harris, when in fact she is not a supporter of law enforcement.”
— Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux on his image being used in a Harris ad@EmmaRechenberg @ShaunKraisman pic.twitter.com/GpykpdNzde
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) August 14, 2024
As the presidential race heats up, this incident adds another layer of complexity to the narrative surrounding Harris. It raises fundamental questions about authenticity and trust. Can Harris convince the public that she’s the real deal on border security, or will this ad be seen as another example of political posturing? For Sheriff Boudreaux and many in law enforcement, the answer seems clear: this ad isn’t just a misstep—it’s a stark misrepresentation of reality, and it’s one that could have serious repercussions as the campaign unfolds.
Major Points
- Kamala Harris’ campaign released a misleading ad featuring Sheriff Mike Boudreaux without his consent.
- The ad falsely portrays Harris as tough on border security, a claim Boudreaux vehemently disputes.
- Boudreaux, a veteran law enforcement officer, criticized Harris for using his image without permission and for her lack of genuine support for border issues.
- He accused Harris of neglecting law enforcement efforts during her tenure as California Attorney General, calling her border policies “smoke and mirrors.”
- The sheriff expressed clear support for Donald Trump, rejecting any association with Harris’ campaign.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
