Vice President Kamala Harris is drawing fresh attention after a video surfaced showing her appearing weary and disengaged.
Captured looking blankly out of a helicopter window, yawning, and seemingly out of sorts, Harris’s appearance in the clip has raised eyebrows across social media, especially given its release mere days before the election, as reported by Daily Fetched [1].
The footage, circulated by the Trump War Room on X, reveals Harris seated near an aide, yet visibly distracted as she scrolls through her phone. With this moment hitting the internet, Trump’s team seized the chance to critique her state of mind, claiming she’s “cracking” under the demands of the campaign.
“Kamala is exhausted — cracking under the rigors of a presidential campaign after being installed as a nominee who didn’t earn a single vote. Yikes!” the Trump War Room quipped.
Kamala is exhausted — cracking under the rigors of a presidential campaign after she was installed as a nominee who didn’t earn a single vote. Yikes! pic.twitter.com/MFgLlB4jiy [3]
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 30, 2024 [4]
The jab plays off her lack of primary support before stepping in as the Democratic nominee following Biden’s early exit from the race.
Earlier in the week, Harris took aim at former President Donald Trump, telling a crowd in Atlanta that he’s “more confused, more unstable, and more angry” than during his previous campaign. She went further, suggesting that Trump himself is “exhausted.”
However, critics are quick to point out the irony, as Trump has shown up at more rallies and events than Harris, who’s increasingly seen as running on fumes.
Supporters within her own circle have also voiced frustration over her approach. Some argue her relentless focus on Trump’s character over policy issues has backfired. Future Forward, a leading super PAC [6] backing her campaign, has sent internal messages urging a shift.
Headlines like “Attacking Trump’s Fascism Is Not That Persuasive” and “Trump Is Exhausted Isn’t Working” highlight concerns that Harris’s message is falling flat with voters.
Prominent Democratic strategist Mike Nellis initially praised Harris, saying she brings “youthful energy” and “joy” to her campaign, casting her as a dynamic contrast to Trump. But with her recent slip-ups and lack of enthusiasm, even her loyalists are wondering if Harris can keep up the pace.
Across social media, many have noted the irony, with posts suggesting that “spreading lies and hate all day” has likely left her drained.
I’m not surprised seeing her like that. Spreading lies and hate all day wears you out.
— Rits de Boer (@BoerRits) October 30, 2024 [9]
She will be able to get plenty of rest after Nov. 5.
— Sharon Palmer (@SharPalm1918) October 30, 2024 [10]
As the days wind down, the spotlight remains on Harris’s stamina and whether she can withstand the grind of a grueling campaign against Trump. While she aimed to position herself as a fresh, vibrant candidate, recent appearances have cast her as anything but energized — leaving voters to wonder if she’s up to the task.