Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman and staunch Trump supporter, became visibly upset during an interview with Fox News anchor Shannon Bream when confronted about past derogatory remarks she made regarding Trump, including calling him a 'whack job' in 2016. Despite her attempts to dismiss the New York Times report as a 'false smear,' Bream pointed out that the quotes were indeed from Stefanik herself. In contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris faced backlash after a resurfaced 2018 joke about being stuck in an elevator with Trump, which critics interpreted as a joke about assassination, especially following a recent assassination attempt on Trump. Media scrutiny of Harris has intensified following a presidential debate with Trump, with some arguing that she is struggling to distance herself from the Biden administration's unpopular policies. Additionally, analysts noted that her demand for another debate might indicate her campaign's desperation, as typically a frontrunner does not seek additional debates. Overall, both Stefanik and Harris are navigating politically charged environments as the 2024 election approaches.