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Kamala Harris has officially graduated from her role as the former vice president, which is just a fancy way of saying she’s out of a job in Washington. On her way to California on Monday to address firefighters battling the wildfires ravaging the state, her entourage included an all-female U.S. Air Force crew. One has to wonder why Democrats prioritize gender over capability. It seems they still think highlighting obscure identity politics is a ticket to victory, rather than focusing on what really matters—like, say, managing wildfires.
The former VP found herself addressing a group of firefighters who have been putting out flames and saving lives while she stood there throwing around terms like “community” as if these brave souls had never heard of it before. Her enthusiastic, if somewhat aimless, gestures were a clear attempt to connect with a group who have been working hard under difficult circumstances, but it came off like a poorly executed TED Talk. It begs the question: does anyone genuinely believe she added anything to their day? The firefighters might prefer a steady water supply over a lecture on community bonding.
Despite her high-energy show of support, social media responded to Harris’ visit with a collective yawn. The critical comments displayed a range of tones, from outright sarcasm to disdain. Everyone seems to be collectively embracing a “who cares?” mentality about her post-vice presidency endeavors, as many are keen to forget her and move on. The consensus appears to be that she is carving a path to irrelevance faster than a wildfire through a dry forest. Even her husband, Doug Emhoff, appeared to be nodding along for the sake of appearance; at this point, it’s hard to tell who he’s cheering for.
Kamala Harris Is Still Giving Cringeworthy Speeches, This Time to Firefighters
https://t.co/3rTikIGcUJ— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) January 21, 2025
Amidst California’s years of wildfires, one of the backdrop characters to this ongoing disaster has been Democratic mismanagement. Mayor Karen Bass saw fit to cut firefighter budgets, apparently believing it was more important to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives than to ensure firefighters have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively. As the city’s fire chief pointed out, the city has repeatedly failed its firefighters, and the blame game continues among so-called leaders. While Harris showered praise on the “best firefighters” in California, the reality is they’re fighting against both nature and political ineptitude.
Rumors are swirling that Harris may be eyeing a run for governor of California in 2026, which may make her visit to the firefighters a strategically timed public relations move. As her presidential aspirations fizzled, she seems determined to keep her name in the political conversation. However, given her track record, one has to question whether California voters are ready to welcome back a political puppet who has thus far demonstrated a unique ability to prioritize her identity over her accountability. If her intent was to win hearts and minds, she might want to reconsider her approach—maybe next time, fewer gestures and more actionable solutions would do the trick.
