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Julia Louis-Dreyfus has once again made headlines with her latest remarks on the upcoming 2024 election cycle, and it’s a zinger that could be mistaken for a Saturday Night Live sketch. The former star of “Seinfeld” and the now-defunct political satire “Veep” claims that her fictional character, Selena Meyer, bears no resemblance to the current Vice President, Kamala Harris. Instead, she suggests that Meyer is a character more reflective of someone else – an anonymous figure from “the other party.” Apparently, the actress believes the character is a parody of the former president, Donald Trump.
One can’t help but wonder if this is all part of some elaborate joke, or maybe Louis-Dreyfus has been taking tips from the Central Intelligence Agency on how to avoid revealing names. While the actress critiques the Vice President, one could easily substitute “Kamala Harris” with “Selena Meyer” and get an equally accurate portrayal of misguided ambition. Harris has earned her reputation as a gaffe machine—an embarrassing string of verbal pratfalls that overshadow whatever policy goals she may harbor. Every time she takes the stage, it’s like watching a slow-motion car crash; one merely cannot look away, no matter how cringeworthy it gets.
As viewers of “Veep” will likely attest, Selena Meyer is not just a character on screen; she embodies the classic trope of a politician who desperately clings to the spotlight while fumbling every opportunity that comes her way. Yet, Louis-Dreyfus seems to think there’s a substantial difference between her fictional VP and the real deal. Both characters display a zest for superficiality, a misguided sense of self-importance, and a penchant for being notoriously difficult to work with. The irony couldn’t be thicker; it is an uncanny reflection of today’s political landscape.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Drops Absurd Take To Protect Kamala’s Image https://t.co/PzpDI7DkjC via @DailyCaller
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Maybe Louis-Dreyfus thinks she’s being clever by suggesting that Harris is outside the Veep mold, but the truth is that both characters seem interchangeable. After all, both Meyer and Harris are known for trying way too hard to present themselves as relatable and personable, only to come off as caricatures of everything they think they’re fighting against. The absurd level of disconnect from reality and the overwhelming urge to be liked by everyone is an epidemic that seems to have struck them both.
It’s amusing that Louis-Dreyfus seems to forget the immense body of work her character represents, pulling from 65 episodes of ridiculous antics and political misfires that feel almost prophetic today. As one contemplates the political climate and the brand of leadership offered by the current administration, it’s hard not to see how “Veep” could have served as a dire warning against what happens when the political elite believe their own press and disregard the fundamental principles of governance.
