Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, is facing criticism once again, this time for a speech she delivered at a Broadway event. Social media users, particularly conservatives, have labeled her remarks as a “word salad,” accusing her of delivering a confusing and incoherent message.
The incident took place during her visit to the Broadway musical A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Harris addressed the cast and crew, but her speech quickly became the subject of online ridicule. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Harris was heard saying, “When we think about these moments where we see things that are being taken, but also let’s see it, you know, nature abhors a vacuum.” She added, “Where there’s a vacancy, let’s fill it. Let us know that the reality is that the progress of our nation has been about the expansion of rights, not the restriction of rights.”
Her comments, which some found difficult to follow, sparked a wave of criticism. Many conservative users took to social media to express their frustration. One user joked, “Kamala Harris hit Broadway and, of course, served up her signature word salad. A friendly reminder of what we dodged in the White House.” Another user quipped, “Drunk auntie and her entourage of people that get paid to go ‘Mmmm.’”
Despite the backlash, some cast members of A Wonderful World shared positive experiences from their interaction with Harris. Wes Barnes, a member of the musical’s cast, praised her generosity and time spent with the team. “Not only did she take the time to inspire us and speak life into us, but she was so gracious with her time as well,” Barnes said. “All I wanted was a photo. Not only did I get my photo… I got all of this. There is still hope. There’s still work to be done. We can’t give up, or in.”
This isn’t the first time Harris has been criticized for her public speaking. During her time as Vice President, she was often accused of rambling or delivering unclear messages. Even after leaving office, she continues to face scrutiny for her speeches. For example, during a visit to Los Angeles firefighters in January, she said, “Moments of crisis really do reveal the heroes among us. We went and visited World Central Kitchen. I mean, the volunteers who were there, some of them who lost their own homes, are there doing the work of taking care of perfect strangers, who, in the face of that stranger, they see a neighbor.”
While some conservatives have turned her speeches into memes, others have used them as rallying cries. A notable example is her comment about falling out of a coconut tree, which became a viral moment on TikTok among young liberals.
As for her future, Harris has remained tight-lipped about her plans. Some speculate she may run for California governor in 2026, while others believe she could make another bid for the presidency in 2028. Regardless of her next move, it’s clear that Harris will remain a polarizing figure in American politics.
