Summary
Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Uniondale, New York, claiming she has failed to connect any Americans to the internet despite being designated as the “broadband czar.” He highlighted that, since receiving $42 billion in funding from the Biden administration in 2021 to improve broadband access in rural areas, not a single home has been connected.
Trump’s comments were part of a broader narrative questioning Harris’s effectiveness in her role, which has also drawn criticism from Senate Republicans. They sent a letter to Harris, echoing Trump’s concerns and comparing her performance in broadband deployment to her handling of border issues. The letter emphasized that the funds intended for broadband expansion have not yielded results, raising questions about accountability and the impact of progressive mandates on infrastructure projects. Republican Senator John Thune noted that during Trump’s presidency, bureaucratic hurdles were reduced, facilitating internet expansion, which contrasts sharply with the current administration’s approach.
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