On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris was caught on a hot mic during a live broadcast, seemingly receiving prepared questions from her staff.

The incident, which occurred amidst a discussion on the impending Hurricane Milton, has fueled criticism from those who have accused Harris of orchestrating her media appearances. Harris was speaking on a Zoom call when the slip-up happened. Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall in Florida just weeks after the state was battered by Hurricane Helene.

In the clip circulating on social media, Harris is seen with her hands shielding her mouth, audibly telling an aide, “It’s a live broadcast,” before immediately asking the question her staff had apparently handed her.

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Given the significance of her role in managing national crises like Hurricane Milton, which is expected to bring significant damage and flooding to Florida’s coastal areas, the call has amplified concerns over whether Harris’s public appearances are genuine or stage-managed.

Many were quick to jump on the moment, branding Harris as fraudulent and accusing her of orchestrating public appearances to present herself as more knowledgeable and prepared than she might be.

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She is as dumb as a box of rocks.

— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) October 9, 2024

Covering her mouth while the mic picks up the comment. LOL.

— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) October 9, 2024

Phony. pic.twitter.com/aT8Xf7AGsA

— David Valiant (@valiant_memes) October 9, 2024

i've been saying it all along. She is the second coming of Hillary but with more melanin, less body count, and more retarded.

— The_Lofi_Political_Guy (@LoFi_Politi_Guy) October 9, 2024

She has to have her staff do everything for her. How is that a leader? We already had that with Joe.

— 1sttimeCaller (@1sttimeer) October 9, 2024