Former Vice President Kamala Harris faced widespread criticism Monday after posting on social media to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the launch of her unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign, as reported [1] by Fox News.
Harris marked the date by posting a message and photos on X, celebrating the beginning of her campaign following former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race on July 21, 2024.
Biden dropped out and immediately endorsed Harris, who then became the Democratic nominee. Harris lost to President Donald Trump in the November general election.
“One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States. Over the 107 days of our race, I had the opportunity and honor to travel our nation and meet with Americans who were fighting for a better future. And today, millions of Americans continue to stand up for our values, our ideals, and our democracy. Their courage and resolve inspires me. Whether you are attending a protest, calling your representatives, or building community, I want to say: Thank you. We are in this fight together,” Harris wrote.
One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States.
Over the 107 days of our race, I had the opportunity and honor to travel our nation and meet with Americans who were fighting for a better future. And today, millions of Americans continue to stand up… pic.twitter.com/DfppWIIrCy [3]
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 21, 2025 [4]
Critics quickly noted the absence of any mention of Biden in either the post or the photos she shared. The omission did not go unnoticed by political commentators and users across social media.
“You didn’t get a single primary vote. How very democratic,” wrote Amy Curtis of Twitchy.
You didn’t get a single primary vote. How very democratic. https://t.co/N849Qfxwjx [5]
— Amy Curtis (@RantyAmyCurtis) July 21, 2025 [6]
RNC Research posted, “Becoming the presidential nominee without getting a single vote is not the flex you think it is.”
Becoming the presidential nominee without getting a single vote is not the flex you think it is. https://t.co/ViWoLRsuum [7]
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 21, 2025 [8]
Washington Free Beacon investigative reporter Chuck Ross commented, “lol. complete Joe Biden erasure.”
lol. complete Joe Biden erasure https://t.co/FvD4YcsbzE [9]
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) July 21, 2025 [10]
Political commentator Link Lauren added, “No mention of Biden again. Really trying to erase her association with him. She was there in lockstep with that failing administration. I don’t have amnesia.”
No mention of Biden again. Really trying to erase her association with him. She was there in lockstep with that failing administration. I don’t have amnesia. https://t.co/BBOF3lWBi7 [11]
— Link Lauren (@itslinklauren) July 21, 2025 [12]
Dan McLaughlin, senior writer at National Review, questioned the timing of her campaign kickoff, writing, “I wonder what caused that campaign to begin on July 21.”
I wonder what caused that campaign to begin on July 21. https://t.co/qVUC9BxzU0 [13]
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) July 21, 2025 [14]
Author John Hawkins posted sarcastically, “’One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States.’ Oh wow, I remember that. What did Drew Barrymore call you? Momala? Oooh, and Beyoncé endorsed you, right? How did you work out? Did you win?”
“One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States.” Oh wow, I remember that. What did Drew Barrymore call you? Momala? Oooh, and Beyonce endorsed you, right? How did you work out? Did you win?
— John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) July 21, 2025 [15]
Townhall columnist Kurt Schlichter added, “Your failure and reputation were complete.”
Your failure and reputation were complete https://t.co/OIwP9740S9 [16]
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) July 21, 2025 [17]
According to FEC filings, the Harris campaign spent over $1 billion in just three months, much of it directed toward celebrity influencers, radical activist organizations, and luxury travel, including private jets.
Harris’ defeat marked the end of a campaign that never gained traction with voters and was widely criticized for its reliance on media promotion and political endorsements instead of grassroots support.