Julia Louis-Dreyfus Discusses Veep and Kamala Harris

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, during an appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' emphasized that her 'Veep' character Selina Meyer and Kamala Harris share very few similarities, despite both being female vice presidents. Louis-Dreyfus described her character as a 'narcissistic, megalomaniac sociopath,' which she stated does not reflect Harris' persona. She humorously asserted that if any candidate resembles her character, it would be J.D. Vance, suggesting he is akin to Meyer’s White House liaison, Jonah Ryan. The actress noted a significant resurgence in 'Veep' viewership by 350% following Biden's withdrawal from the race and Harris's nomination. Additionally, she highlighted a scene from the show that addresses the challenges women face in politics, particularly criticizing the phrasing 'as a woman' in speeches. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has publicly criticized Harris's intelligence, claiming she is 'not a very bright person' and has a 'crazy record,' while also making personal attacks regarding her identity.