Montel Williams, Vice President Kamala HarrisHer ex-boyfriend has responded amid reports accusing him of being unsupportive. President Bidenher support in the 2024 presidential election.
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Based on Daily BeastWilliams initially appeared to react to the news regarding his ex-girlfriend on Monday, July 22. The 68-year-old shared a now-deleted post tweet that seemed to prompt his “media friends” to “think twice about wasting time on a photo that is over 20 years old”.
At the time, Williams did not clarify which image he was referring to.
Shortly after, Williams retweeted a tweet from a strategist named Jonathan Franks. The tweet included a screenshot of an email Franks apparently received asking Williams for comment on President Biden’s endorsement of Harris. The article noted that Franks was Williams’ “media representative.”
“Ask stupid questions, win stupid awards,” Franks wrote in his tweet. “I will do this to every reporter who asks me this creepy, misogynistic question. I have no obligation to be friendly to reporters who ask creepy, inappropriate questions.”
Ask stupid questions, win stupid awards. I will do this to every reporter who asks me these creepy, misogynistic questions.
I am under no obligation to be polite to reporters who ask creepy and inappropriate questions. pic.twitter.com/Qa8jbeHAGu
— Jonathan Franks (@jonfranks) July 22, 2024
Williams then retweeted his earlier tweet, seemingly endorsing Maryland Governor Wes Moore as the person he wants to see nominated for the Democratic presidential nomination or at least on the ballot.
“I really want to see @iamwesmoore topping the candidate list or on my ballot and I’m ready to campaign. I’ve been following @GovWesMoore leading my home state of Maryland, and I know leadership when I see it,” Williams wrote.
🚨I really want to see @iamwesmoore at the top of the candidate list or on my ballot and I’m ready to campaign.
I’ve seen @GovWesMoore leader of my home state of Maryland, and I know leadership when I see it. https://t.co/x5YhPg9ahY
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) July 22, 2024
Talk Show Host Speaks on Kamala Harris Nomination from President
In the following hours, Governor Moore shared tweet expressed his support for Harris.
Today, I am proud to express my full support and express my full endorsement of Vice President @KamalaHarris became the Democratic candidate for President of the United States. photo.twitter.com/rnsl34PWN6
— Governor Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) July 22, 2024
Williams later retweeted Moore’s tweet, seemingly agreeing. However, the talk show host seemed to want to make sure his feelings were heard and understood, so he even shared a screenshot of his retweet.
“Remind everyone that I RTed this post,” he wrote.
Just to remind everyone that I have RTed this post. pic.twitter.com/YQiMmTMt8S
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) July 22, 2024
Then, Williams appear to solve People seemed to wonder why he didn’t support his ex-girlfriend at first.
Williams wrote, referring to Governor Moore’s background: “Is it surprising to anyone that I am interested in a politician who also attended the Naval Academy and whose leadership abilities impress me?”
Is it any surprise that I’m interested in a politician who also attended the Naval Academy and whose leadership abilities impress me?
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) July 22, 2024
From there, Williams even retweeted An article published by TMZ accused him of not supporting Harris.
“Guys, I hate to ruin your day, but you misunderstood my tweet. I will vote for whoever can beat Trump,” he explained.
Guys, I hate to ruin your day, but you misunderstood my tweet. I will vote for whoever can beat Trump.
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) July 22, 2024
Here’s what the former talk show host had to say about the couple’s relationship
According to the source, Williams previously opened up about his romance with Harris in 2019. At the time, Williams shared a tweet expressing his respect for her and seemingly criticizing the public’s interest in her dating history.
“@KamalaHarris and I dated briefly about 20 years ago when we were both single. So what? I have great respect for Senator Harris. I have to wonder if similar stories about her dating history would have been written if she were a male candidate?” he wrote at the time.
.@KamalaHarris and I dated briefly about 20 years ago when we were both single. So what? I have a lot of respect for Senator Harris. I have to wonder if similar stories about her dating history would have been written if she were a male candidate? https://t.co/UQjkP2m5jr
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) August 7, 2019
Based on HotNewHipHopNot much information is known or reported about the couple’s previous relationship. Furthermore, Distract It is noted that their most famous outing or public appearance appeared to have taken place in May 2001 when they attended the eighth Race to Eradicate Multiple Sclerosis along with Williams’ daughter, Ashley.
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