John Morgan, a former Democratic donor, appeared on Fox News on October 30, 2024, to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign’s media strategy. He contrasted Harris’ approach with that of President-elect Donald Trump, crediting his son, Barron Trump, for influencing his father’s media decisions. Morgan argued that Barron Trump’s advice, specifically urging his father to appear on popular podcasts like "The Joe Rogan Experience," played a key role in Trump’s success against Harris.

During the appearance, Morgan claimed that Barron Trump’s advice helped Donald Trump connect with voters through podcasts, while Harris' campaign failed to leverage similar media opportunities, Fox News reported.

Barron Trump’s Influence on Trump’s Media Strategy

Morgan praised Barron Trump for encouraging his father to make appearances on podcasts with large audiences, such as the highly influential "Joe Rogan Experience." He pointed out that Donald Trump’s October 25, 2024, appearance on Rogan’s podcast had garnered over 50 million views on YouTube, significantly outpacing any podcast appearance made by Kamala Harris.

Barron Trump, according to Morgan, was instrumental in shaping his father's media strategy, including the decision to appear on Rogan’s show. "It turns out that Barron Trump, who looks like a runway model, was telling his father, ‘You need to go on podcasts, you need to go on Joe Rogan,'" Morgan said. He added that Barron’s advice showed a keen understanding of how to engage with voters through modern, widespread platforms.

Harris Campaign’s Missed Opportunity with Podcasts

In contrast to Trump’s media savvy, Morgan criticized the Harris campaign for not taking full advantage of podcasts to reach voters. While Harris did appear on several podcasts during her campaign, none had the reach or cultural influence of "The Joe Rogan Experience." Morgan contended that Harris’ team failed to embrace podcasts as a critical tool for engagement, missing out on the opportunity to connect with younger, more media-savvy audiences.

Morgan’s remarks suggested that the Harris campaign’s reluctance to engage with platforms like Rogan’s podcast played a role in their campaign’s struggles. "The progressives didn’t want to go on Joe Rogan," Morgan said, accusing them of avoiding media that could have expanded their reach. "They played hide the ball, they lost badly," he added.

Criticism of Harris’ Imitation of Barack Obama

In addition to his criticism of Harris’ media strategy, Morgan also took aim at her attempt to emulate former President Barack Obama. He noted that Harris seemed to be mimicking Obama’s style, including his frequent trips to Hawaii, but argued that this was a misguided effort. "She thinks she’s Obama," Morgan remarked. "She goes to Hawaii since Obama goes to Hawaii. She started talking like Obama, imitating Obama."

Morgan expressed his belief that this imitation of Obama’s persona was not effective, as Harris lacks the same political talent and appeal. "She is not Barack Obama. She has no talent. She can never run for president again," he said bluntly.

Barron Trump’s Smart Advice and Harris’ Struggles

Morgan continued by highlighting Barron Trump’s intelligence, claiming that he was more media-savvy than Harris' entire campaign team. "Barron Trump is a lot smarter than everybody in the Harris campaign," Morgan said. He praised Barron’s understanding of modern media, implying that the Trump campaign had a strategic advantage when it came to reaching voters through non-traditional media platforms.

Morgan’s comments reflect the growing influence of digital media in modern political campaigns. The Trump campaign’s focus on podcasts, particularly with influential figures like Joe Rogan, allowed them to tap into large audiences and generate significant media attention.

Harris Campaign’s Association with Biden

In his critique of Harris, Morgan also addressed her continued association with President Joe Biden. He argued that no matter how hard she tried to distance herself, Harris would always be "tethered to Biden." This connection, according to Morgan, hindered her ability to establish an independent identity and led to her eventual downfall in the election.

Morgan, a former Democratic donor who had supported Biden in the past, had openly criticized Harris as a potential successor to Biden. He emphasized that Harris’ failure to carve out a distinct persona and connect with voters had severely limited her prospects.

John Morgan’s Discontent with Harris’ Candidacy

Morgan’s harsh assessment of Harris was not limited to her media strategy or attempts to emulate Obama. He also expressed his disappointment with the Democratic Party’s choice to elevate Harris as a presidential candidate. Morgan had been vocal in his opposition to Harris being chosen as the top candidate to replace Biden.

"It turns out that Barron Trump, who looks like a runway model, was telling his father, ‘You need to go on podcasts, you need to go on Joe Rogan,'" Morgan remarked, emphasizing the contrast between Harris’ approach and Trump’s. His comments echoed broader dissatisfaction with Harris’ candidacy among some former Democratic supporters.

Final Thoughts on Barron Trump’s Impact

As the 2024 election season winds down, the media landscape has played an increasingly important role in shaping public perception. Barron Trump’s media advice to his father has emerged as an interesting focal point in the ongoing debate about how modern campaigns engage with voters. Morgan’s comments highlight the growing importance of podcasts and other alternative media outlets in reaching audiences that traditional campaign strategies may overlook.

While Harris and her team struggled to embrace these newer platforms, Trump’s ability to adapt to them helped solidify his connection with voters. Whether Barron Trump’s influence can be seen as a key factor in the election’s outcome remains to be seen, but it is clear that modern media tactics are shaping the way political campaigns are run in 2024 and beyond.