Vice President Kamala Harris is facing online backlash after a video clip surfaced showing her appearing to have a phone conversation with a voter, only to reveal that her phone was actually open to the camera app. The moment, which quickly went viral on social media, has drawn criticism from some viewers who labelled the interaction as “fake” and “staged.”
The incident occurred during a campaign event where Harris was seen holding her phone to her ear, seemingly engaged in a conversation. However, a quick camera angle shift showed the phone screen displaying the camera interface instead of a call. Observers online seized on the mishap, with some calling it emblematic of a perceived lack of authenticity.
Critics were quick to react, with many sharing the clip under hashtags like #FakeCall and #StagedPhotoOp. Some opponents used the opportunity to question Harris’s campaign approach, while others simply shared the clip with laughing emojis, calling it a “blunder” or a “cringe moment.”
Despite the incident, Harris’s campaign has not issued a comment. The video has sparked lively discussions on both sides of the political spectrum, with supporters defending the vice president, citing the pressures of constant media scrutiny, while critics view it as a mishap that underscores issues with authenticity in politics.
