Kamala Harris Criticized for Pledge of Allegiance Gaffe During Senate Ceremony

The outgoing Vice President stumbled over the words while leading the pledge, drawing widespread attention and mixed reactions online.

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to omit key words from the Pledge of Allegiance during a Senate swearing-in ceremony for the 119th Congress.
The gaffe, captured on video, quickly went viral, with critics highlighting it as an embarrassing mistake and questioning her public speaking abilities.
Prominent conservative figures and commentators mocked the incident on social media, while others defended it as a minor lapse under pressure.
Harris, presiding over the Senate in one of her final duties as Vice President, smiled at Republican colleagues despite the criticism.
The incident has reignited partisan debates about Harris's leadership and communication style as she prepares to leave office following her 2024 election loss.