Vice President Kamala Harris' Labor Day rally in Detroit featured a noticeable change in her accent, prompting criticism from conservatives who accused her of being inauthentic.
Vice President Kamala Harris' Labor Day rally in Detroit, Michigan, turned heads not only for its political message but also for Harris' notable shift in accent. Critics have seized upon the perceived change, labeling it as "cringe" and "fake."
Harris, who grew up in California, spoke with a noticeable Southern drawl during the rally, thanking union members for various workplace benefits. The conservative account Johnny MAGA shared a clip of the speech, mocking Harris' "Detroit speak."
Kamala Harris' "Detroit Speak" Raises Eyebrows Among Critics
"This is her seventh new accent in four weeks," Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller reacted. "She has literally never used this accent before. She grew up in Canada. Phoniest politician in all of politics."
Professor and podcast host Gad Saad expressed his disdain for Harris' perceived inauthenticity. "There are countless traits that I despise in humans, few as much as inauthenticity," he wrote.
Kamala Harris' "Detroit Speak" Raises Eyebrows Among Critics
GOP strategist Matt Whitlock accused Harris of tailoring her accent to match her audience. "All of politics is a performance to Kamala Harris," he said. "She changes fake accents like she changes policy positions and political personas. Today she’s talking in a fake southern accent, pretending to be a moderate. Next week she’ll be back to San Francisco liberal."
The Trump campaign highlighted another clip where Harris tells a rallygoer, "Let's just get through the next 64 days, how about that!?" with a pronounced Southern accent.
Kamala Harris' "Detroit Speak" Raises Eyebrows Among Critics
"What did I just watch… what’s with this new accent?", Libs of TikTok reacted. "The fakeness and cringe here is off the charts."
Others compared Harris' accent to the voice of iconic Looney Tunes character Foghorn Leghorn.
Kamala Harris' "Detroit Speak" Raises Eyebrows Among Critics
The Harris campaign has not yet responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Harris has faced previous accusations of altering her accent depending on her audience. In July, she was criticized for using a Southern accent at a rally in Atlanta. During her 2021 trip to France, Harris was accused of adopting a "French accent" while touring a COVID lab.
The perceived change in Harris' accent has become a source of mockery and criticism among her opponents, who accuse her of being inauthentic and pandering to different audiences. The incident highlights the challenges politicians face in balancing their personal identities with the expectations of their constituents.
