Kamala Harris Day’ sparks mockery after former VP accepts honor: ‘Name one accomplishment’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew a lot of attention and criticism after she was honored in Jackson, Mississippi. During a public event, the city’s mayor gave her the key to the city and officially named a day after her, calling it “Kamala Harris Day.” The mayor said this was meant to recognize her many achievements and historic firsts, and he spoke very emotionally about what he believes she represents to the city, the state, and the country.
Harris was visiting Mississippi as part of a large book tour to promote her memoir, “107 Days,” which talks about her life and her unsuccessful run for president. The event took place at Thalia Mara Hall and also celebrated the reopening of the concert venue.
As the mayor praised her and announced the proclamation for January 14, 2026, Harris appeared touched and held her hands to her chest, signaling appreciation and humility. The mayor ended by saying the country needs her now more than ever as he handed her the symbolic key to the city.
While the crowd at the event responded warmly, the reaction online was very different. Many people mocked the ceremony and questioned why Harris was being honored. Critics on social media challenged others to name even one major accomplishment from her time in office.
Some commenters used insults and jokes, including references to her speaking style and her past personal relationships, to express their disbelief and frustration. Overall, much of the online response was sarcastic and harsh, especially from people who were glad she lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump.
Harris, however, appeared unfazed by the criticism. She seemed to accept the praise from the mayor and the audience as something she deserved. When she began speaking, she thanked the crowd and smoothly transitioned into talking about her book, which covers her failed presidential campaign and other moments from her life and career.
During her remarks, she strongly criticized President Trump, calling him corrupt and incompetent. She compared him to a well-known segregation-era figure, Bull Connor, though she seemed to mix up details about where he was from. Harris also claimed that she had accurately predicted many of the events that followed Trump’s reelection, suggesting that her warnings during the campaign had been proven right.
She also spoke openly about how she felt after losing the election in November 2024. She described being overwhelmed and said she was almost speechless in the moment, repeatedly expressing shock and disbelief at the outcome. Overall, the event served as both a celebration of Harris by her supporters and a reminder of how deeply divided public opinion about her still is.
