MSNBC’s The 11th Hour host Stephanie Ruhle recently shared a moment that left viewers laughing and scratching their heads. While discussing media accessibility, Ruhle recounted the stark difference between President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump, she explained, is shockingly reachable—so much so that she was able to call him directly after a rally at Madison Square Garden. “I rolled the dice and called Trump. And he answered!” Ruhle revealed.
But what happened next is the kicker. When she asked for an interview, Trump flatly declined. “He told me to go f*** myself,” Ruhle said with a laugh. “But hey, at least I could get through!”
This stands in stark contrast to Harris, who Ruhle claims is nearly impossible to reach. Comparing the two, she quipped, “If I wanted to connect with VP Harris or President Biden, I’d need a Pony Express rider and a pigeon just to get a message through.”
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Ruhle’s story inadvertently underscores Trump’s openness to media interactions—even with critics like her—while Harris, she lamented, has become notorious for avoiding interviews, even with friendly outlets.
The anecdote also highlights the ongoing struggles of left-leaning media. Ruhle’s show has reportedly hit record-low ratings, with MSNBC’s younger demographic viewership tanking post-election.
As for Trump’s alleged “three-word response,” whether it’s true or just a funny exaggeration, it’s undeniably classic Trump—a mix of humor and bluntness that keeps him front and center in public discourse.
