Vice President Kamala Harris said she thinks America is “absolutely” ready for a woman of color to serve as president in a Tuesday interview with NBC News, during which she addressed issues ranging from LGBTQ rights to former President Donald Trump’s criminal charges.
The interview, which took place at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., the traditional home for vice presidents, comes as the race for the White House has entered its final stretch.
Harris has tried to use the airwaves to court undecided voters before Election Day, making traditional appearances on programs such as “60 Minutes” but also answering questions on mega-popular podcasts, such as “Call Her Daddy.”
“I think part of what is important in this election is really not only turning the page, but closing the page and the chapter on an era that suggests that Americans are divided,” she told NBC network anchor Hallie Jackson.
Harris talked about her stances and proposals on immigration, abortion and other issues, but she had a contentious exchange with Jackson over transgender rights and sidestepped questions over a potential pardon for Trump.
Here are five top moments from the interview.
Harris pressed on trans rights, potentially pardoning Trump: Takeaways