A controversy has erupted in the U.S. over Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s accent during a recent rally. Harris allegedly used a “fake accent” during a Labor Day rally in Detroit, Michigan. Many viewers felt that her speech was insincere due to her altered manner of speaking.
While addressing the rally, Harris urged the crowd, “You may not be a union member, but you better thank a union member for the five-day workweek,” in a tone that noticeably differed from her usual speech patterns. This shift in accent quickly ignited criticism from social media users.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) called Harris’s speech “cringe and fake,” accusing her of adopting a forced southern accent. Conservative account Johnny MAGA posted a video clip of her speech, mocking her “Detroit speak” and branding the Vice President as “cringe and fake.”
Former Trump advisor Stephen Miller also joined the criticism, sarcastically accusing Harris of using her “seventh new accent in four weeks” and arguing that her speech patterns change with location. Miller further claimed, “She grew up in Canada. Phoniest politician in all of politics.”
Professor and podcast host Gad Saad echoed these sentiments, expressing his strong dislike for what he saw as Harris’s inauthenticity, calling it one of the most detestable traits.GOP strategist Matt Whitlock criticized Harris, stating, “To Kamala Harris, politics is all performance. She switches fake accents as easily as she changes her policy positions and political personas. Today it’s a southern accent, tomorrow she’ll revert to her San Francisco liberal identity.”Reactions on X were mixed, with some users mocking Harris’s changing accents, while others expressed frustration. One user joked, “New Kamala accent just dropped,” while another criticized her for shifting her speech between different regions, calling her the “fakest human being.”
Despite the online backlash, Harris remains committed to her campaign, actively working to win over blue-collar union workers and other key voter groups.