Following her speech to the cast and crew of the Broadway production of “A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical,” former vice president Kamala Harris has come under fire from social media users.
Videos of Harris speaking to the Broadway musical’s cast have been posted to social media platforms like X.
Nonetheless, a lot of conservative users have made jokes about Harris’s lack of logic during her speech.
It has even been dubbed a “word salad” speech by some.
“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,” Harris said to the cast in a video that was posted on X.
“Where there is a vacancy, let’s fill it,” she continued.
Let us acknowledge that the expansion of rights, not their restriction, has been the driving force behind our country’s success.
Right now, we’re witnessing a U-turn.
We must exercise vigilance in order to protect such rights.
It’s simply the way it is.
Harris later stated, “We must have a clear head.
Furthermore, it does not imply that we fail to see beauty in everything.
All of these things are present, but I think we fight for something rather than against it.
Many social media users made fun of Harris’ comments online, especially those who identify as conservative who supported President Donald Trump over Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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“When we think about these moments where we see things that are being taken but also let’s see it as you know, nature abhors a vacuum.”
NEW: Kamala Harris gives inspiring speech to the cast of ‘A Wonderful World’ on Broadway, inspires by noting how “nature abhors a vacuum.”
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“Kamala Harris hit Broadway and, of course, served up her signature word salad,” a user wrote.
A gentle reminder of the things we might have avoided in the White House.
With the post, “Drunk auntie and her entourage of people that get paid to go ‘Mmmm,'” another implied that the former vice president was intoxicated.
Harris’ trip to New York City was covered by the New York Post.
Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, attended two Broadway shows while they were in New York City.
In addition to “A Wonderful World,” Harris recognized “Gypsy.”
Members of the Cast Discuss Their Experiences With Harris
On social media, a few “A Wonderful World” cast members talked about their personal encounters with Harris.
After the Broadway musical, Wes Barnes, who was in the cast, described how giving the former vice president was to everyone.
Barnes said, “She was so generous with her time, in addition to taking the time to speak life into us and inspire us.”
I only wanted a picture.
I also received my picture.
All of this is mine.
There is yet hope.
Work still has to be done.
We cannot surrender or give up.
Additional “Word Salad” Speeches by Harris
Conservatives have consistently questioned Harris’s speeches.
Many people have said that she frequently rambles during these times, giving the impression that she is ignorant of the subject.
While Harris was in office, she received a lot of criticism.
Nonetheless, a lot of people on social media have criticized her statements even after she was removed as vice president.
She recently addressed firemen in Los Angeles, for instance, amid the horrific fires that shook the city in January.
“As I told these brave and exceptional firefighters, you know, times of crisis truly bring out the best in us,” she remarked.
World Central Kitchen was the place we visited.
In other words, the volunteers who were present—some of whom had lost their own homes—were there to care for complete strangers who, when they see that stranger, see a neighbor.
The former vice president was swiftly criticized by a number of conservative commentators for this alleged “word salad.”
Conservative circles, meanwhile, criticized Harris last year for her response to a query about why Trump regularly targets places with sizable African American populations.
“I spoke with someone once who said, ‘You know, if you just look at where the stars are in the sky, don’t look at ’em as just random things,'” Harris stated in response to this query.
What does the constellation reveal to you if you only consider them as points?
Harris went on to say that Trump was targeting these communities solely because of their Black residents.
“What does it show you, Roland? You just outlined it.” Roland Martin, the interviewer, was asked by Harris.
“That the cities he criticizes have either a black mayor or a black population, or both.”
Come on.
In several cases, though, these conservative jokes have evolved into a liberal movement.
Most infamously, Harris’ remarks about falling from a coconut tree, which conservatives quickly ridiculed, became a major leftist rallying cry on social media.
Using this speech, young liberals created a full movement for Harris on TikTok.
The Future of Harris
Since losing to Trump in the 2024 presidential election, Harris has remained silent about her future.
Although some liberals don’t want this to happen, many others think she might run for president again in the next election.
Some speculate that she would run for governor of California, a job that is now held by Gavin Newsom.
Newsom is unable to run once more.
Harris might be elected governor in 2026 if she really chooses to run for office.
But thus far, Harris has dispelled any doubts regarding her future.
Only when she was leaving the Vice President’s office did Harris discuss what she could accomplish in the upcoming years.
She will not “go quietly into the night,” she assured her followers.
Harris Will Get a Significant Honor
Even while we don’t have a lot of information about Harris’ political future, we do know some of the events she will be attending.
The NAACP just announced that Harris will be the recipient of the organization’s Chairman’s Award at this month’s Image Awards presentation.
This esteemed honor has previously gone to Representative John Lewis and former President Barack Obama.
“Vice President Kamala Harris is more than a leader — she is a force of change, driven by an unwavering passion to shape a brighter, more equitable future,” said Leon W. Russell, head of the NAACP’s national board of directors, in a statement outlining this decision.
At this year’s NAACP Image Awards, we are honored to present her with the Chairman’s Award in recognition of her unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and the advancement of our society.
Will Harris Actually Run for Governor of California?
Both conservatives and liberals appear to believe that Harris will run for governor of California, despite her decision to remain silent about her political future.
Newsom, her political buddy, is unable to run again, after all.
In California, a lot of Democrats want Harris to succeed Newsom as governor.
Harris is the front-runner to run for governor in 2026, per a recent Emerson College survey.
According to the survey, over 57% of California’s registered Democrats would back the former vice president if she chose to run for governor of the Golden State.
California has a long history with Harris.
She grew up mostly in the Bay Area, although she was born in Berkeley.
She has lived in the Golden State for the majority of her life, if not all of it.
Given that Harris served as California’s 32nd attorney general and a senator from the Golden State for several years, she is admired and supported by many people around the state.
In her home state, she has been in the public eye for a long time.
She receives a great deal of support as a result.
Harris may continue to be in the public eye for the upcoming years if she does choose to pursue this professional path.
She might then decide to run again after her term as governor is up, or perhaps even try to run for president again in the future.
Conservative influencers would be able to keep trying to disparage her for her views, which they believe are too progressive, if she held a public position like governor.
Trump, a longtime opponent of Harris, doesn’t need the former vice president to voice his disapproval.
Although he frequently insults former President Joe Biden more than he does her, he will still attack her if he feels like it.
It is highly likely that the president will intensify his attacks on her, just as he frequently targets Newsom, if she is elected governor.
Given that many people think becoming governor of California is an unappreciated job, many people don’t think Harris would seek for office.
Because of this, a lot of her fans want to see her run for president again in 2028.
Given that current California Governor Gavin Newsom is also regarded as a serious candidate for president in 2028, this might prove to be a bit of a problem for the Democrats.
Since Harris hasn’t discussed her future plans yet, it’s impossible to predict what might occur.