Today, we're diving into the recent buzz surrounding former TV talk show host Montel Williams and his reaction to Kamala Harris's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. This intriguing story intertwines politics, past relationships, and the media frenzy that follows.
First, let’s set the stage. When Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic nominee last weekend, Montel Williams initially threw his support behind Maryland's Democratic Governor Wes Moore. Williams took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his enthusiasm, saying he would "love to see @iamwesmoore leading the ticket or otherwise on my ballot and I’m ready to campaign." This endorsement was particularly eyebrow-raising because Williams and Kamala Harris had a brief relationship back in 2001, and many expected Williams to support her.
🚨I’d love to see @iamwesmoore leading the ticket or otherwise on my ballot and I’m ready to campaign.
I’ve watched @GovWesMoore lead my home state of Maryland, and I know leadership when I see it. https://t.co/x5YhPg9ahY
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) July 22, 2024
However, the plot thickened when Governor Moore endorsed Kamala Harris. Williams, seemingly aligning with Moore's decision, retweeted the endorsement. To ensure his followers got the message, Williams reposted the endorsement, adding, "Reminding folks I RT’d this."
TMZ quickly jumped on the story, suggesting that Williams’s initial support for Moore over Harris was noteworthy, given his past with Harris. But Williams was quick to correct the narrative, accusing TMZ of misinterpreting his comments. He clarified on X, “Guys, I hate to ruin your day, but you massively misinterpreted my tweet. I will vote for whomever can beat Trump.”
There's now a generation of America voters that only know Montel Williams as a guy Kamala Harris used to "date." #Kamala #SideChick pic.twitter.com/4f8ewsswZE
— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) July 22, 2024
Williams's past relationship with Harris is a topic he’s clearly not interested in revisiting. When asked by media outlets to comment on their 2001 relationship, Williams firmly shut down any inquiries. He emphasized this stance by posting, “I’ve said what I’m going to say about the thing that keeps trending. My friends in the media should think twice about wasting time on a 20+ year old picture – you will find doing so will earn an unpleasant reaction.”
Montel Williams Doesn't Endorse Ex-GF Kamala Harris for President, Tells Media Back Off | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/oZaWF67XNC
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 22, 2024
Moreover, it seems that Williams and his team are serious about maintaining this boundary. TMZ noted that Williams's PR representative had already shared screenshots of media queries, effectively outing the reporters. This move signals that they are not open to discussing his past relationship with Harris.