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Kamala Gives Remarks At Congressional Black Caucus Event

Kamala Gives Remarks At Congressional Black Caucus Event

Vice President Kamala Harris once again found herself the target of online mockery after debuting what many have described as a “new accent” during her speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, DC, over the weekend. Harris, while addressing the audience, began by enthusiastically greeting the crowd with, “Hello to all of my Divine Nine brothers and sisters,” and extending a shoutout to HBCU alumni, saying, “And to all my HBCU brothers and sisters.”

The conservative “End Wokeness” account on X (formerly Twitter) was quick to roast the vice president, gaining over 7.6 million views with its snarky post: “BREAKING: Kamala Harris unveils a new accent at the Black Caucus Dinner.” The viral jab sparked an avalanche of responses from political commentators and social media users alike, many poking fun at Harris’ perceived attempt to connect with her audience through altered speech patterns.

Political cartoonist George Alexopoulos joined in the mockery, humorously asking, “Is that her Canadian accent?” while Students for Trump chair Ryan Fournier took it a step further, claiming Harris was “worse than Hillary,” referencing the infamous moments when Hillary Clinton was accused of adopting a southern drawl while addressing predominantly Black crowds during her own political campaigns.

Harris has faced similar criticism in the past, with many accusing her of adjusting her speech depending on the audience she’s addressing. The response this time has further fueled the ongoing narrative that Harris struggles to authentically connect with different groups, leading to accusations that her shifts in tone come off as forced or performative.

While her intentions were likely aimed at forming a sense of unity with her audience, the reaction online shows that such tactics often backfire, especially in the digital age where moments like these are dissected and spread like wildfire. Whether or not Harris’s speech was meant to be more relatable or heartfelt, the online roasting reflects the growing skepticism about politicians who seem to switch up their tone to fit the moment. As comparisons to other high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton show, Harris’s accent shift has already become another talking point for critics eager to scrutinize every move she makes on the campaign trail.

Written by Mark Stevens - September 16, 2024