Well, this is rich. MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle—yes, that Stephanie Ruhle, ever the defender of Vice President Kamala Harris—is now openly praising President-elect Donald Trump for his accessibility. If you’re scratching your head wondering how a staunch liberal commentator ended up complimenting Trump, of all people, don’t worry; you’re not alone. But let’s take a closer look at what’s going on here because it’s both hilarious and telling.
Apparently, Ruhle decided to roll the dice and call Trump directly after his Madison Square Garden rally. And guess what? He picked up. Let’s just pause for a moment and appreciate the absurdity of this scenario. Here’s Donald Trump—villain of the Left, scourge of the liberal media—answering his phone like it’s no big deal. Meanwhile, trying to get a hold of Kamala Harris or Joe Biden is like navigating a labyrinth of handlers, assistants, and probably a few trained carrier pigeons.
Ruhle couldn’t help but marvel at the contrast. “I wasn’t calling to chit-chat,” she explained. She wanted an interview with Trump just days before the election. He turned her down, but the fact that she got through at all left her impressed. She even joked that Trump told her to “go f*** herself.” Classic Trump. Love him or hate him, the man knows how to keep things entertaining.
But the real kicker? Ruhle admitted that the same level of access would be impossible with Harris or Biden. Trying to get a message through their bureaucratic fortress is like playing a game of telephone—except by the time your request reaches them, it’s been watered down, delayed, and probably stuck in a shredder for good measure.
“But my point is, I was able to get to him by dialing his phone,” she continued. “Now, that might be completely apes***, and you’re like, ‘I can’t believe people know this guy’s phone number’ — but the reverse of that, if I were to want to connect with VP Harris or President Biden, there’s 50 people between me and them.”
“I could write a note that maybe could get to somebody, to get somebody, then through Phony Express and a pigeon, something might end up in a mailbox near them,” she joked. “And I called DJT to say, ‘Yo, can I get an interview?’ And he told me to go f*** myself, but I still was able to connect with him.”
Now, this isn’t just a funny anecdote about Trump’s quirky accessibility. It highlights a deeper issue that Democrats don’t want to admit: their top leaders are remarkably out of touch. Biden and Harris have surrounded themselves with layers of staffers and gatekeepers, creating a bubble that keeps them insulated from both the media and, by extension, the public. Contrast that with Trump, who—love him or loathe him—knows how to communicate directly, whether it’s through his infamous social media posts, his rallies, or, apparently, a surprise phone call.
This kind of accessibility is part of what makes Trump so effective with his base. People feel like they can connect with him, even if it’s just watching him spar with reporters or hearing his unfiltered take on the latest controversy. Meanwhile, Biden and Harris exude the aura of distant, untouchable politicians—a perception that’s only reinforced when their media interactions consist of tightly scripted appearances and softball interviews.
MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle describes Donald Trump as approachable, in contrast to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris:
Stephanie Ruhle: “The day after, after Donald Trump had that crazy rally at Madison Square Garden. I rolled the dice and I called him on the phone and he answered.
It was… pic.twitter.com/6FrLpTqWTV— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) December 17, 2024
Ruhle’s comments, whether she realizes it or not, are an indictment of the Democrats’ approach to communication. Her frustration with the Harris-Biden firewall is palpable, even through her half-joking tone. And she’s not wrong. If Democrats want to win hearts and minds, they might consider stepping out of their echo chambers and engaging with the press—and the public—in a more authentic way.
But until that happens, we’ll keep getting moments like this: a liberal MSNBC host grudgingly giving Trump credit for doing what her own party’s leaders can’t seem to figure out. It’s a plot twist worthy of a reality TV show—fitting, given who’s at the center of it.
