Vice President Kamala Harris drew criticism after appearing to adopt a different accent while speaking to a predominantly Black congregation at the Church of Christian Compassion in Philadelphia on October 27. Her speech, which included references to voting power and the Book of Psalms, was met with backlash on social media, where users accused her of “pandering.”
BREAKING: Kamala Harris unveils a new accent at a black Philadelphia church pic.twitter.com/HFFKNnL5Tt
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) October 27, 2024
One of the viral reactions to her speech was posted by the X account “End Wokeness,” which shared a clip with the caption, “BREAKING: Kamala Harris unveils a new accent at a Black Philadelphia church.” This post sparked a flurry of responses, with one user commenting, “She has an accent for every occasion,” while another wrote, “She’s a joke! Except no one is laughing!”
During her speech, Harris encouraged voters to consider the upcoming election, saying, “In nine days, voters will have the power to decide the fate of our nation for generations to come.” She also quoted the Book of Psalms, stating, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the mornin’,” which further fueled the online conversation about her “new accent.”
The criticism only intensified as more users commented on the video, with one calling her “pathetic” and another remarking, “The pandering is just freakin hilarious.” Comments like “Why does she do this? Everyone can see right through this fake cr**” and “She is going to be immortalized as a walking meme” were among the most-liked responses.
While Harris aimed to inspire the Philadelphia congregation with her words, the social media backlash has placed her speech style under the microscope, with many questioning her approach and impact among voters ahead of the election.
