Kamala Harris slammed for allegedly staging call to voter: 'All she does is LIE'

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a wave of backlash after a video circulated online appearing to show her faking a call with a voter.

The video, which has rapidly gone viral, shows Harris holding a smartphone as if she were engaged in a call, but sharp-eyed viewers noted that the camera app was open on the phone’s screen — not a call interface — sparking accusations of staging the interaction for publicity.

A user on X shared the video, saying, “Kamala just pretended to call a voter but then accidentally showed her screen… She was on the camera app.”

Another user, Ian Miles Cheong, tweeted, “Kamala Harris is a fraud. She was just caught pretending to be on a call with a supporter on her iPhone when in fact she was using the photo app.”

Many critics echoed these sentiments, with some bluntly calling the incident “misleading” and “another attempt at political theatrics.”

The video and subsequent criticism have intensified scrutiny of Harris’s public image, with some arguing that it undermines the administration’s credibility in connecting with voters.

Political analyst Karen Lyons commented, “For a figure like Harris, every move is under scrutiny, and this type of mistake can damage the perception of authenticity that voters expect. It looks staged, and that’s a problem in a time when authenticity is crucial.”

Another prominent voice, Laura Loomer, weighed in on Twitter, writing, “Today, @KamalaHarris pretended like she was on the phone with a voter. She flipped the phone around, and you can clearly see she is faking the call because the camera app is open. All she does is LIE. How embarrassing.”

The backlash adds fuel to ongoing criticism of the Biden administration’s attempts to foster public trust and relatability.

Political analysts suggest that while the incident may seem minor, it highlights the challenges of navigating public relations in the digital age. Lyons explained, “It underscores the difficulties of maintaining authenticity under intense public scrutiny.”

Harris’s office has yet to respond to the viral video, leaving many speculating whether this was an honest mistake or a failed attempt to capture a media moment.

The incident has added a new layer of contention in an already heated 2024 election season, with critics questioning the line between voter outreach and staged media moments.