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Kamala Harris Criticized for Constellation Comments in Crime Discussion

Vice President Harris faced backlash after referencing constellations in a conversation about crime and race during an interview with Roland Martin.

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Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on "Roland Martin Unfiltered," which aired on Monday, and tried to relate former President Donald Trump's agenda to star alignment. (@_johnnymaga / X screen shot)

Overview

  • Vice President Kamala Harris sparked controversy by using an astronomy metaphor during an interview about crime and racial demographics.
  • The metaphor, which compared Trump's focus on certain cities to constellations, led to widespread criticism and mockery online.
  • Critics accused Harris of delivering a 'word salad' and questioned the clarity and relevance of her comments.
  • The interview was part of Harris' efforts to engage black voters, amid concerns about her support within this demographic.
  • Harris' remarks followed Trump's recent criticisms of Democrat-led cities, which he claims suffer from high crime rates.