Kamala Harris has warned that any potential home intruder is “getting shot”, during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Vice President told a live studio audience that: “If somebody breaks in my house, they’re getting shot”.
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey, the Democratic presidential candidate discussed gun laws.
Following the comment, Harris laughed and said: “I probably should not have said that. But my staff will deal with that later”.
Kamala Harris has warned that any potential home intruder is ‘getting shot’ during an interview with Oprah WinfreyReutersOn Thursday night, the virtual “United for America” event was hosted by Winfrey.
Among the celebrities who attended the event were comedians Chris Rock and Ben Stiller, along with actors Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, and Bryan Cranston.
They shared their support for Harris or posed questions to her throughout the gathering.
Her statement on gun laws comes amid concern about political violence following a second potential assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
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Both presidential candidates have differing views on gun laws, with Trump advocates limited regulation on firearms and ammunition.
While Harris endorses a ban on assault weapons, tougher background checks for gun purchasers, and “red flag” laws to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals considered a threat.
Harris informed Winfrey that she backed the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, which guarantees the right to own firearms.
A White House source said the Democrat owns a handgun for personal safety reasons, and it is stowed away in a secure location at her California home.
On Thursday night, the virtual ‘United for America’ event was hosted by Winfrey
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In 2019, Harris, the former district attorney of San Francisco and California attorney general said: “I am a gun owner, and I own a gun for probably the reason a lot of people do – for personal safety. I was a career prosecutor.”
According to Pew Research, one-third of Americans own a gun.
While about two-thirds favour stronger gun control laws overall, with nearly 90 per cent supporting measures to prevent individuals with mental illness from obtaining firearms.