Once again, Vice President Kamala Harris has managed to turn a solemn moment into a showcase of her famously inappropriate timing. As the nation reflects on the third anniversary of the Kabul airport attack that claimed the lives of 13 American servicemembers, Harris decided this was the right moment to release a statement. The problem? This is the same Kamala Harris who laughed—yes, laughed—when first confronted with questions about this very tragedy.
While most leaders understand the importance of decorum, especially in moments of national grief, Harris seems to have missed that memo entirely. Her recent statement, meant to honor the fallen, reads like a hastily written script designed to placate critics rather than offer genuine empathy. But the American people have a long memory, and they haven't forgotten how Harris responded the first time she was asked about the tragic loss of life in Kabul—with a laugh that echoed across social media and news outlets alike.
It's almost as if Harris views every situation, no matter how grave, as an opportunity for a punchline. This tendency of hers has not gone unnoticed by the public, who have taken to social media in droves to remind the Vice President that there is, in fact, a time and place for everything—and that time isn't during discussions of American lives lost.
But let’s be fair, maybe Harris is just misunderstood. Perhaps in her world, humor is the best way to cope with the responsibilities of being Vice President. After all, who wouldn't crack a smile at the thought of international disasters and national tragedies, right? Wrong. Dead wrong.
For a Vice President who prides herself on being "relatable," Harris has an uncanny ability to be completely out of touch with the gravity of the moment. While President Biden fumbles through speeches, Harris's nervous laughter seems to fumble through the very soul of American dignity.
What’s particularly infuriating is that while most Americans are mourning, Harris seems to think a forced, scripted statement can wash away the memory of her ill-timed giggles. But it can't. No amount of carefully worded statements or PR-crafted tweets can cover up the fact that when the nation needed seriousness, Harris offered nothing but a laugh.
So, what's the solution for Harris? Perhaps she should consider taking a break from public statements altogether until she figures out when and where laughter is appropriate. Maybe, just maybe, she could study the behavior of real leaders—those who show up, speak sincerely, and leave the jokes at home. Because in times of national grief, Americans aren’t looking for a comedian; they’re looking for a leader.
But don’t tell that to Kamala Harris. She might just laugh in your face.
