'32 days¡ 32 days¡': Kamala Harris stumbles at rally as teleprompter fails, internet labels her 'deer in the headlights'
At a rally in Michigan, Kamala Harris repeatedly said "32 days" after her teleprompter malfunctioned, igniting a viral wave of reactions online. Critics seized the moment to mock her, while supporters of Donald Trump highlighted that the 78-year-old often speaks without a teleprompter.
¡°So 32 days¡ 32 days¡ Okay.. All right. 32 days..¡± These were the puzzling words Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris repeated at a recent rally in Michigan, leaving many in the audience scratching their heads. But before you jump to conclusions, there¡¯s a simple explanation: her teleprompter had gone dark. Fortunately, there was no deeper meaning behind the repetition¡ªjust a brief technical hiccup that had everyone, including Harris, momentarily caught off guard. But it quickly caught on and went viral on X.
JUST IN: Kamala Harris has no clue what to say after her teleprompter appears to stop working, keeps repeating herself.
¡ª Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 4, 2024
The Vice President kept repeating ¡°32 days.¡±
¡°Remember his number 32 today? We got 32 days until the election.¡±
¡°So 32 days¡ 32 days¡ Okay. We got some¡ pic.twitter.com/2fIl1nyEkq
At a recent rally in Flint, Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris found herself caught in a moment that quickly grabbed attention online.
Mid-speech, she repeatedly said ¡°32 days¡ 32 days,¡± prompting a wave of speculation on social media.
A video of the incident posted on X (formerly Twitter) showed Harris briefly stumbling over her words as she discussed her middle-class roots and commitment to creating ¡°good union jobs.¡± The awkward pause, seemingly caused by a teleprompter glitch, left her repeating the phrase before regaining her footing and continuing her message about the critical stakes of the race.
How did people respond?
Commenters were quick to pounce on Kamala Harris¡¯s teleprompter mishap.
One quipped, ¡°Look at her face when the teleprompter goes out. Like a deer in the headlights.¡±
Another remarked, ¡°You can see the EXACT moment it malfunctions. She can¡¯t speak without a script!¡±
OMG: Kamala really can¡¯t speak without a teleprompter!
¡ª Gunther Eagleman? (@GuntherEagleman) October 4, 2024
You can see the EXACT moment it malfunctions. She can¡¯t speak without a script!
This is HUMILIATING for her! pic.twitter.com/lDInQGR0gI
Others were more scathing: ¡°So once again it proves, unscripted, she¡¯s horrible,¡± one critic wrote, while another claimed the incident revealed deeper issues, saying, ¡°With a teleprompter malfunctioning, all we get is a robotic echo of ¡®32 days.¡¯ This isn¡¯t just a gaffe; it¡¯s panic, and a glimpse into the chaotic leadership that will continue to undermine our nation.¡±
Meanwhile, supporters of Donald Trump were quick to point out that he often speaks without a teleprompter, but ironically, his speeches frequently circulate online, filled with rambling moments that leave listeners scratching their heads¡ªteleprompter or not.
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