Kamala Harris has always portrayed herself as tough on crime, citing her successful elections as district attorney in San Francisco and attorney general in California, as well as her track record of prosecuting individuals. However, her support for bailing out the 2020 George Floyd rioters raises questions about her stance on law and order.
During the height of the protests in Minneapolis, Harris endorsed a bail fund that raised $40 million to release individuals accused of violent crimes back onto the streets. This fund ultimately freed accused murderers, rapists, and thieves, highlighting the questionable recipients of the bail money.
For example, Darnika Floyd, who was accused of stabbing a man after he refused to have sex with her, was released on bail and later convicted and sent to prison. Another recipient, Christopher Boswell, a convicted rapist facing multiple felony counts, was released on bail and later convicted of heinous felonies committed in 2022.
George Howard, who was bailed out on a domestic abuse charge, went on to murder Luis Martinez Ortiz in a road-rage incident, pleading guilty the following year. Lionel Timms, another recipient of the bail fund, violently attacked a bus rider who refused to give him money, leaving the victim with a traumatic brain injury. Timms was later convicted and sentenced to five years in prison for felony assault.
Despite the MFF’s dismal record, Harris has yet to delete her tweet endorsing the bail fund, indicating her continued support or reluctance to oppose the hard left. Additionally, her choice of Tim Walz as her running mate, despite his poor record on crime in Minnesota, raises further concerns about her approach to law enforcement.
Harris has not articulated any specific policies on crime, leaving voters with little information on her plans for addressing criminal justice issues. However, her past actions and associations suggest a leniency towards violent offenders, making her a questionable candidate for those prioritizing public safety.
