Ah, Kamala Harris—back in the headlines and, as usual, for all the wrong reasons. This time, it’s a video of the outgoing Vice President at a Christmas party, cracking jokes, sipping what some are convinced is more than eggnog, and showcasing that signature laugh that has become the soundtrack of her political stumbles. The footage, filmed at the Vice President’s residence at the Naval Observatory, is making the rounds on social media, and critics are having a field day. Let’s just say it’s not exactly the comeback tour Democrats were hoping for after her humiliating defeat to President-elect Donald Trump.
In the video, Harris attempts to play comedian, delivering a line about bringing your own dish to a host who “can’t cook.” The crowd chuckled politely, but the internet? Not so forgiving. Many saw this as another tone-deaf moment from a politician who has struggled to connect with voters—and who seems a little too comfortable laughing off her post-election woes. Some commenters even speculated, “Is she drunk?” fueling a long-standing online narrative about Harris’s alleged drinking habits. Fair or not, the optics of this moment aren’t exactly helping her image.
For someone whose political future is already on life support, this isn’t a good look. Harris has been conspicuously absent from the public eye since her loss to Trump, a stark contrast to the non-stop campaign trail appearances that characterized her vice presidency. Her first major post-election appearance—at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ Annual Conference—was a lackluster attempt to stay relevant. Now, instead of making headlines for substantive efforts or policy work, she’s trending because of another viral moment that leaves voters rolling their eyes.
This latest video also adds fuel to years of accusations that Harris’s laugh is less a sign of joy and more a nervous tick or a deflection mechanism. Whether she’s responding to serious questions or making light of awkward moments, it’s become a meme-worthy hallmark of her public persona. And while her defenders might argue that these critiques are sexist or unfair, the reality is that Harris’s laughter often undercuts her credibility and reinforces the notion that she’s out of touch.
Let’s not forget the bigger context here. Harris’s political trajectory has been one long series of missteps and missed opportunities. Her presidential campaign in 2020 collapsed before the first primary vote was even cast. As Vice President, she failed to build a strong record, whether on immigration, voting rights, or any other issue the Biden administration threw her way. And when the chips were down, her inability to inspire confidence or connect with everyday Americans became glaringly obvious.
Now, as Democrats scramble to rebuild their brand post-election, Harris seems like an afterthought—a politician whose future ambitions are looking increasingly limited. Sure, there’s speculation about potential roles in the Democratic Party, but her chances of mounting a serious gubernatorial or presidential campaign seem slimmer by the day. Even her fundraising machine, which raked in over $1 billion during her failed campaign, feels out of place as her team continues to solicit donations to fight Trump’s agenda.
She thinks she’s so funny but she really comes off as so stale, sad and cringey. Kind of like meatloaf or fruitcake.
— KingRomeo (@RomeosWisdom) December 12, 2024
I added this to the long list of “Kamala drunk?” videos…https://t.co/2pqIKzhK9g
— Brian Kennedy (@Brian_Kennedy) December 12, 2024
For Republicans, this whole saga is a cautionary tale about style over substance. Kamala Harris was sold as a historic, transformational figure, but her tenure has been marked by a lack of results and a surplus of awkward moments. If the Democrats want to figure out where they went wrong, they might want to start with the person sipping drinks and cracking jokes at the Naval Observatory.
