Vice President Kamala Harris is facing criticism for touting oil production under the Biden administration after becoming the Democratic nominee, while previously calling for such companies to 'pay the price' for climate change. During her 2019 presidential bid, Harris told voters that she was in favor of the Department of Justice investigating oil companies, such as Chevron and Shell, for 'profiting off' pollution.
called out Harris for flipping on the issue since becoming the Democratic nominee. 'This is a very sharp turn from where Harris once stood on this issue not so very long ago,' host Erin Burnett said on Wednesday. Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, who signed a bill in 2023 to mandate utilities produce 100% carbon-free power by 2040, echoed her most recent stance on the issue.