And she wanted to be our next president?
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing widespread criticism after making a noticeable blunder while leading the Pledge of Allegiance on the Senate floor last Friday. The incident, which took place just before Harris swore in the newly elected members of the 119th Congress, has sparked a firestorm of ridicule on social media.
As she led the pledge, Harris appeared to stumble over the iconic opening line, which traditionally begins, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.” Instead, Harris mistakenly said, “I pledge allegiance to the United States,” before trailing off and then awkwardly finishing the phrase with, “… the United States of America.”
Though she quickly corrected herself and continued with the pledge, the blunder didn’t go unnoticed. The viral moment spread across social media platforms, with critics quick to seize on the slip-up as yet another example of the Vice President’s seeming lack of attention to detail and preparation. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their frustration, with some accusing Harris of disrespecting the nation’s traditions.
One prominent pro-Trump social media figure, Johnny Maga, tweeted, “HOLY SMOKES. Kamala just screwed up the pledge of allegiance on the Senate floor. What an embarrassment to this country.” The comment quickly gained traction, with many users echoing similar sentiments about the incident, which they viewed as a symbol of the current administration’s lack of seriousness.
This gaffe has ignited fresh debate about Harris’s qualifications for higher office, especially in light of the ongoing concerns about President Biden’s age and ability to effectively lead. With the 2024 election approaching, many Republicans are eager to highlight such missteps to remind voters of the incompetence they believe defines the current leadership in Washington.
In the eyes of many conservatives, this latest slip-up is just another reminder that Harris is out of touch with the values and traditions that make America great.
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Kamala Harris just screwed up the pledge. pic.twitter.com/LTXs15NfsO
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) January 3, 2025