Video: Not Even Oprah Could Save Kamala Harris’ Word Salad Fiasco During Livestream Event—The Audience’s Expression Says It All

In what may be one of Kamala Harris’ most disastrous public appearances to date, the vice president left viewers baffled during a livestream event with Oprah Winfrey. The event, which was supposed to bolster her image ahead of the 2024 election, instead turned into a word salad catastrophe that had the audience—and even Oprah—clearly uncomfortable.

From the moment Harris began speaking, you could sense Oprah was hoping she would stop. The vice president’s responses meandered through a maze of incomprehensible thoughts, leaving many wondering what she was even trying to say. As the camera panned to the audience, it was clear they too were lost, with expressions ranging from confusion to outright disbelief.

One of the most cringe-worthy moments came when Harris was asked how she would address the rising cost of living. Her response was a jumbled mess:
“In terms of both rightly having the right to have aspirations and dreams and ambitions for your family and working hard and finding that the American Dream is, for this generation & so many recently, far more elusive than it’s been, and we need to deal with that.”
Video:

The Question is…"We'd really love to know what your plan is to lower the cost of living?"

Listen to Kamala's answer… pic.twitter.com/6dq2ivGk0y

— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) September 20, 2024

What? The audience’s blank stares said it all. It was a total train wreck, and the fact that this happened with someone like Oprah—who is famous for her ability to engage and energize audiences—only made it more embarrassing. Even Oprah, with her trademark patience, seemed at a loss.

The New York Times, of course, spun it differently. In an absurd attempt to save face for Harris, they published an article with the glowing headline: “Harris Hits Core Campaign Themes in Emotional Forum With Oprah Winfrey.” But anyone who watched the livestream knows this was not a campaign triumph. Instead, it was a total disaster, showcasing Harris’ inability to communicate coherently on key issues.

Perhaps the most awkward moment of the night came when Harris was asked about the border crisis. Her answer was so disjointed that it’s difficult to even summarize, but here’s a taste:
“In terms of the work that we have done, it’s really about seeing the people, and understanding that our work is to lift them up, and also to make sure that we address the challenges that are present in this situation, which is not just a national issue, but one that is fundamentally human.”

Video:

Kamala is incapable of answering a question and after 3 minutes of nonsense Oprah had to save her. pic.twitter.com/ZnbWeUDtZD

— Kate Hyde (@KateHydeNY) September 20, 2024

Even Oprah couldn’t hide her disbelief as Harris rambled on without ever answering the question. The once-enthusiastic audience appeared deflated, visibly reacting to the nonsensical answers that only raised more questions.
More cringe moments from the event:

OH MY GOD even Oprah can’t stop this train wreck. pic.twitter.com/s0hrJ2IToo

— Kate Hyde (@KateHydeNY) September 20, 2024

Despite the hype leading up to the event, fewer than 10,000 people tuned in—an embarrassing turnout for someone holding the office of vice president. Harris’ performance likely ensured that her campaign team won’t allow her to participate in another one of these unscripted disasters any time soon.

The fallout from this event speaks volumes about Harris’ readiness to lead. If she can’t handle basic questions with clarity, how can she be trusted to handle the serious issues facing the country? Even the liberal media spin couldn’t save her this time—this word salad debacle will likely be remembered as one of her worst.