Vice President Kamala Harris faced an awkward moment during a recent MSNBC interview when asked about the funding for her economic plans.

Harris suggested raising corporate taxes but did not provide specific details about the plan, leading to criticism from a host of commentators, as the Daily Mail reports.

The interview, conducted by MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, marked Harris's first completely solo network TV appearance since securing her party's nomination.

The verbal pause that captured attention came when Ruhle inquired about how Harris planned to finance her economic strategies, which include a $6,000 credit for young couples and subsidies for new small business ventures.

Harris Suggests Raising Corporate Taxes

Harris indicated that funding for her economic plans would require raising corporate taxes and ensuring that the wealthiest individuals "pay their fair share." However, she omitted specific details about how she intended to balance the budget, prompting Ruhle to follow up on the question.

"But we’re going to have to raise corporate taxes," Harris said. "And we're going to have to raise -- we're going to have to make sure that the biggest corporations and billionaires pay their fair share. That's just it."

Following the interview, Ruhle commented that Harris did not address the specifics on where the funds would come from. "She doesn't answer the question ... Where is she going to get the money from?" Ruhle noted. "She said we just have to do it. And that's great and that's a campaign promise."

Cuts and Taxes Key Points of Harris's Plan

Harris’s economic proposals involve cutting taxes for 100 million Americans while protecting those earning under $400,000 annually. Her plan aims to foster a robust economy where people can purchase homes, start businesses, and take vacations.

Additional elements of her plan include a 25% minimum tax on individuals worth more than $100 million, a capital gains tax increase, and raising the corporate tax rate to 28%. Despite these details, the vice president's lack of specificity during the live broadcast received pointed criticism from various quarters.

During the same interview, Harris criticized former President Donald Trump, accusing him of favoring wealthy individuals through his 2017 tax cuts. "The facts remain that Donald Trump has a history of taking care of very rich people, and I'm not mad at anybody for being rich, but they should pay their fair share," she stated.

Trump Continues Campaign Trail

Harris was campaigning in Pennsylvania at the time of the interview, while Trump campaigned in North Carolina. The race between Harris and Trump remains tight, with both candidates making significant efforts to sway voters. Trump recently criticized his rivals and promised economic changes in a speech delivered in Georgia.

In the wake of the interview, some analysts highlighted the pressure on Harris to grant more interviews to address various public concerns. The interview also resurrected memories of Harris's stumbles during her initial CNN interview following her nomination.

Ruhle pressed Harris on how increased corporate taxes would avoid driving companies overseas. In response, Harris claimed to have had interactions with CEOs who are in agreement regarding fair taxation. "I work with a lot of CEOs I have spent a lot of time with CEOs, let me tell you that the business leaders that are actually part of the engine of America's economy agree that people should pay their fair share," she asserted.

Biden's Budget Plans Also in the Spotlight

President Biden's budget plans, which also aim to raise taxes on corporations and high-income earners, are expected to generate approximately $5 trillion. This backdrop emphasizes the crucial nature of the discussions on economic policy and taxation during the Harris-Ruhle interview.

Harris sought to provide indirect responses to Trump’s claims about her past employment by quoting a McDonald's jingle. The playful approach did little to shift the focus from the central issue of funding her economic policies.

Meanwhile, the question of whether Republicans might seize control of the Senate looms large, particularly concerning a vulnerable seat in Montana. If so, it could significantly impact the feasibility of Harris's proposed financial strategies.

As the presidential race heats up, the scrutiny on Harris's responses and the clarity of her economic plans will likely intensify.

Skepticism, Doubts Remain

Vice President Kamala Harris faced scrutiny in the wake of her recent MSNBC interview for not detailing funding specifics for her economic plans.

Despite suggesting tax increases for corporations and the wealthy, specifics were noted by many as missing. followed. A host of criticism followed, highlighting the need for greater clarity in her proposals as the economic policy debate remains a central issue in the ongoing election campaign.