Staff Reports
Kamala Harris is making headlines once again, though this time it’s not for her confusing word salad or awkward chuckles. The Vice President is under fire for allegedly copying none other than the former president, Donald Trump, after she declared during a Las Vegas rally that she would end taxes on tips. Apparently, the concept of gondola rides without a toll has sparked a sudden case of déjà vu for Harris, whose administration was previously busy trying to wrangle more tax revenue from folks who graciously share their tips.
Trump and his supporters have been quick to highlight this act of plagiarism, dubbing Harris “#CopyCatKamala.” It’s almost amusing to see how desperate she has become as her poll numbers plummet. It’s like watching someone raid the clearance section of a thrift store, but for ideas. Trump’s campaign political director blasted the Vice President for previously launching a program to collect more taxes on tips, now claiming that she won’t reverse it. Because, of course, nothing says “I’m here for the working class” quite like a hidden tax grab!
Given that she runs the government why doesn't she do it now? https://t.co/faVbwvwRC9
— JD Vance (@JDVance) August 11, 2024
In a dramatic twist emblematic of her campaign style, Harris made the grand promise to “fight for working families” by eliminating taxes on tips while also pledging to raise the minimum wage. So, it seems that she’ll keep taxing when it suits her agenda but will tout tax breaks when she’s seeking votes. Her promises have more conditions than a fine print contract.
Even Trump’s running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, threw shade at her for suggesting these changes while holding the second-highest office in the land without actually delivering on them. It’s a point that resonates with many, as she’s been more focused on campaigning than on governing. Her critics are curiously pointing out that for all her chatter, Harris seems utterly incapable of acting in the role she currently fills.
The commentary has poured in from a slew of like-minded voices. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene chimed in—not without calling her a “fake candidate.” It’s hard not to chuckle when one realizes that Harris may want to pay attention to her own performance before promising to be a champion for workers. The reality is that she may be more adept at borrowing ideas than executing them. Even Charlie Kirk jumped in the fray with a jab at her so-called policy proposal, calling her a shameless phony.
In a nutshell, the question remains: will Kamala Harris delivering on a promise she inexplicably just lifted from Trump’s playbook convince anyone she’s capable of real change? Or is this just yet another campaign stunt designed to grab headlines without intending to actually deliver?
