A series of AI-generated videos depicting US Vice President Kamala Harris in unflattering scenarios has sparked widespread attention online.
In one viral clip, Harris is shown tearfully smoking and drinking, while a news announcement in the background declares Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
Another AI-manipulated video portrays Harris sitting while drinking alcohol and acting weird.
These clips have gained significant traction online, with some claiming these fabricated visuals reflect her state after a recent election loss.
The buzz around these doctored videos came after Harris’s recent public appearance, where she addressed supporters in a sombre tone after conceding the election.
In her speech, she acknowledged the challenging period, saying, “I know this is an uncertain time. I’m clear-eyed about that. I know you’re clear-eyed about it, and it feels heavy.” She urged her supporters to stay resilient, adding, “Don’t you ever let anybody take your power from you. You have the same power, purpose, and ability to engage and inspire.”
However, her speech was met with ridicule from Republicans, who criticised her dishevelled appearance and questioned how the video was approved for release. Many netizens believed that she was speaking under the influence.
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) mocked Harris, writing on X, “The dial-up modem sound played on an infinite loop is more bearable than 28 seconds of whatever this is.”
Similarly, GOP staffer Ben Williamson remarked, “I’d read a 5,000-word article on how this got approved for release.”
