Staff ReportsVice President Kamala Harris and her Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, took a jaunt to Hawaii recently, leaving the nation to wonder what sort of shenanigans they were up to while soaking up some sun. Upon her return from the Aloha State, Harris released a video intended for her cheering section, but instead sparked another round of speculation about her well-being. Spoiler alert: the vice president didn’t look like she had just finished a cold-pressed juice cleanse.
The video, a modest 30 seconds of Harris mumbling about power and purpose, showcased the VP in a somewhat disheveled state. Observers couldn’t help but notice her “bleary-eyed” appearance, which has become somewhat of a trademark for our former presidential hopeful. Harris appeared to be channeling the friendly neighborhood sloth rather than the assertive leader the Democrats insist she represents. Perhaps her vacation included more mai tais than political strategizing?
Is She Drunk? Kamala Harris Looks Rough in First Video Message to Supporters Since Concession Speech https://t.co/bAssfezSzK
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As the video made the rounds, social media erupted with theories about the vice president’s state. Some users hinted she might have enjoyed a little too much island relaxation – or, miraculously, something that packs a bit more punch than a Pina Colada. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro took the humor up a notch, suggesting someone had the bright idea to put a “drunk” Kamala on camera to inform the American people. If that’s the case, one has to wonder about the judgment at the VP office. Was this part of a daring new strategy to connect with the “everyman”?
In the wake of this spectacle, others have weighed in. A former communications specialist from the Trump administration found himself deep in the rabbit hole of Harris’ video, revealing just how far he’d be willing to go to expose the absurdity of its approval for release. One can only imagine the chaos in the comms department, frantically trying to defend it or maybe just chuckling in disbelief.
Yet amid this diplomatic fiasco, loyalists like Stephanie Cutter from Harris’ own camp highlighted her “tremendous loyalty” to President Biden. What does that really mean? Is loyalty just another word for being tethered to a sinking ship? According to Cutter, Harris was committed to sticking by the president through thick and thin and had no intention of rocking the boat. As if the Democrats weren’t already embroiled in enough self-created challenges, proving her devotion to a faltering administration only adds to the ever-growing list of problems plaguing their democracy.
The drama surrounding Harris’ awkward video, questionable state, and steadfast commitment to Biden demonstrates just how far the Democratic Party is willing to go to maintain their image. Whether she’s drunk on vacation or simply grasping for relevance, the spectacle is a reminder of just how they prioritize optics over substance. It’s a wild ride in the political world, and it doesn’t seem like the VP is about to stick the landing anytime soon.
