Kamala Harris’ Book Tour Sparks Concern — Fans Say the Former VP Appeared ‘Inebriated’ During Public Talks
Vice President Kamala Harris is back in the public eye — this time not on the campaign trail, but on a nationwide book tour promoting her brand-new memoir, which dives deep into her failed 2024 presidential bid and how, in her own words, she “misread the moment” that led to Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
The book is packed with introspection and behind-the-scenes accounts of her campaign’s collapse — but unfortunately for Harris, the online chatter isn’t about her words. Instead, it’s about how she’s delivering them.
Social Media Reacts: “Is Kamala Okay?”
Clips from Harris’ recent speaking events have gone viral across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, with many users suggesting the former vice president appeared “tipsy,” “slurred,” or “overly giddy” during multiple stops on her tour.
“Kamala sound like she just came from happy hour,” one user joked, while another posted a video captioned, “Sis is giving drunk auntie at the cookout vibes again.”
The comparisons are nothing new — during the height of the 2024 election, the term “Drunk Auntie Kamala” trended online after a series of campaign appearances in which she laughed uncontrollably or struggled to stay on message. At the time, her team dismissed the rumors, calling them “sexist and baseless attacks” rooted in online disinformation.
What’s in the Book
In her new memoir, Harris reportedly takes accountability for campaign missteps — admitting that her team struggled to find a consistent message, that internal divisions slowed progress, and that her own cautiousness sometimes came off as aloofness.
She also touches on the difficulties of running against a political juggernaut like Trump, writing that she underestimated his hold on working-class voters and overestimated Americans’ appetite for a “return to normalcy.”
But while the book aims to rebuild her image and legacy, the social media frenzy surrounding her demeanor threatens to overshadow her message.
The Online Divide
Many of Harris’ supporters have rushed to her defense, arguing that the “drunk” claims are yet another sexist attempt to undermine a powerful Black woman in politics. “They said she was too tough, then too soft, today too tipsy,” one fan posted. “When will they let Kamala be human?”
Still, others say the optics matter — especially for someone still viewed as a potential future candidate. “If you’re trying to rebuild your brand, you can’t give the internet ammo,” one Democratic strategist told Media Take Out.
Media Take Out’s Take
Whether it’s nerves, fatigue, or just a laid-back speaking style, Kamala Harris’ book tour has reignited the same kind of viral scrutiny that plagued her campaign.
Her memoir might finally answer questions about what went wrong politically — but her public appearances are today sparking an entirely new conversation about how she presents herself.
Whatever the truth, one thing’s clear: the “Drunk Auntie” rumors aren’t going away anytime soon.
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