Vice President Kamala Harris's glamorous Vogue photo shoot has sparked controversy, as it was released on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel.
- October 12, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kamala Harris has been criticized for posing for a Vogue photo shoot on the one-year anniversary of the deadly October 7 terror attacks in Israel, while Donald Trump visited a grave to commemorate the tragedy.
Harris's cover photo, taken by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, was part of a feature on her vice presidency and Democratic presidential aspirations. However, its timing has sparked outrage, as it coincided with the anniversary of the attacks that claimed the lives of over 1,200 men, women, and children in the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
Trump, on the other hand, marked the anniversary with a visit to the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson in Queens, New York. Accompanied by Holocaust survivor and family members of American hostage Edan Alexander, Trump emphasized the importance of remembering the victims and fighting terrorism.
Harris's Vogue feature was met with criticism from both left and right-leaning outlets. The Guardian questioned its lack of new policy information, while right-leaning sources, such as the National Review and Fox News, focused on the timing of the photo shoot, accusing Harris of prioritizing her image over honoring the victims of the attacks.
Amidst the controversy, Harris marked the anniversary of the attacks with a tree planting at her home, calling for peace and reconciliation. President Joe Biden also held an event at the White House.
The Vogue feature pointed to Harris's support for ending the war in Gaza and the Israel-Hamas conflict, while also addressing reproductive rights and other issues.
