Vice President Kamala Harris did little to assure Americans about her presidential abilities when she delivered another of her word salads.
The presumptive Democratic nominee was alongside President Joe Biden at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to welcome home Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva who were just freed by Russia.
With no script to follow at the scene, Harris spoke to the media cameras.
KAMALA — UNSCRIPTED FOR THE FIRST TIME:
“This is just an extraordinary testament to the importance of having a president who understands the power of diplomacy and understands the strength that rests in understanding the significance of diplomacy.”
WHAT? pic.twitter.com/lxlhhG1xhT
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 2, 2024
“This is just an extraordinary testament to the importance of having a president who understands the power of diplomacy and understands the strength that rests in understanding the significance of diplomacy,” she said.
As Biden stared blankly, his VP appeared anything but presidential as she marred the historic moment with a seemingly meaningless bunch of words.
Social media users weighed in on the scene.
How can you not be prepared with an intelligent response for reporters when you know you’ll be on the tarmac greeting the released American hostages?! Another Kamala Harris word salad. Ugh, it’s embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/Z6svMtEI0t
— Mary K (@MadeMeJoin2Read) August 2, 2024
This is why they want to keep her away from cameras.
— 🅹🅸🅼🅾🅼🅸🅲🆂™ (@jimomics) August 2, 2024
Kamala Harris going off-script was like watching someone try to freestyle rap for the first time—awkward pauses, unexpected detours, and an audience just hoping it would end soon.
— MR. Beard🇺🇬 (@PeterTumusiime9) August 2, 2024
Joe’s got that look on his face like he’s thinking, “Damn, she makes less sense than I do, and that’s saying something!” 😂🤣
— The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) August 2, 2024
This is the first time, in a long time, that Joe’s facial expression was completely warranted.
— Marcas (@IsMiseMarcas) August 2, 2024
Wizard of Word Salad
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣— Bea Taylor (@BeaTaylorVegas) August 2, 2024
Yep. They’re going to control everything she says from now on. That was terrible.
— Ed (@cowboys20041) August 2, 2024