Frankly, I do not see why private exchanges between friends, involving some casual vulgarities or opinions, should become a national scandal. These were conversations held at a different stage of life, in private settings, without harming anyone.
The way certain groups are using Andre’s and Alexis’s private moments to tarnish their image feels no different from past smear attempts, like circulating Alexis’s video with her friends, which frankly showed nothing inappropriate. Everyone acts like they’ve never used casual language among friends or had private moments. Are public figures now expected to be perfect human beings even before they step into politics?
More importantly, the real question should be: why were these private materials leaked at such a convenient time? It feels coordinated, aimed at distracting voters from real issues and policies.
At the end of the day, everyone should assess the candidates based on their performance during this election, what they say at rallies, what they stand for, and how they intend to serve the people. Their private lives, especially matters that have no bearing on public trust or governance, should not be weaponized in this way.