WATCH: JD Vance appears to 'campaign' for Kamala Harris in embarrassing goof-up at Philadelphia rally
WASHINGTON, DC: GOP running mate JD Vance faced an embarrassing gaffe onstage during the Philadelphia rally on Tuesday, August 6, where he appeared to campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as the backdrop read "KAMALA".
Vance made his first campaign stop in Pennsylvania since being elected as the GOP running mate. His visit was eclipsed by the announcement of his Democratic rival Tim Walz.
JD Vance appears to 'campaign' for Kamala Harris at Philadelphia rally
During the rally, JD Vance took the stage at the 2300 Arena to address the MAGA supporters. However, things changed quickly when a stage backdrop meant to read 'KAMALA CHAOS' was partially covered by rallygoers, leaving only the name 'KAMALA' visible, according to USA Today.
Seriously, I’m so confused by J.D. Vance’s campaign stop in Pennsylvania today. Is he supporting Kamala Harris now? 🤷🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/UeNs00xMoO
— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) August 6, 2024
Vance’s address slammed Harris and her record as Vice President, particularly on immigration and border control. He said, "Kamala Harris has been such a disastrous vice president of this country that everywhere she goes, chaos and uncertainty follow."
Vance started his speech by focusing on the need for stronger borders and aimed at the failures of the Biden-Harris administration. He mentioned, "We know that every time Kamala Harris took an action to open the American southern border, it is families like many who stand behind me today who have suffered the most."
I was at the JD Vance rally at 12pm today in South Philadelphia #jdvance #donaldtrump #donaldtrump2024 #harriswalz2024 #timwalz #walz #kamala #kamala #kamala2024 #trump #maga #maga2024 #vance #philadelphiq #philly pic.twitter.com/3ieX6BuxxW
— Zoomer (@ZoomerDeep) August 7, 2024
Notably, Harris and her VP pick Tim Walz also campaigned in Philadelphia later the same day. While introducing Walz, Harris said, "He’s the kind of person who makes people feel like they belong and then inspires them to dream big. ... That’s the kind of vice president America deserves."
Walz added, "We’ve got 91 days. My God, that’s easy. We’ll sleep when we’re dead."
What a reception. And no one I’d rather campaign alongside than you, @KamalaHarris. pic.twitter.com/R7Sctio3jN
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) August 6, 2024
Harris chose Walz as her running mate through a vetting process that included other nominees such as Josh Shapiro and Mark Kelly.
Biden sent his regards to the Harris-Walz campaign through a post on X where he wrote, "The Harris-Walz ticket will be a powerful voice for working people and America’s great middle class. It’s time for all Democrats—and indeed all Americans—committed to freedom, democracy, and American leadership in the world to rally behind the Harris-Walz ticket."
The first major decision a party nominee makes is their choice for Vice President. And Kamala Harris has made a great decision in choosing Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 6, 2024
I've known Tim Walz for nearly two decades, first during his time in Congress and as Governor. A…
JD Vance trolled after the stage blunder
Many internet users trolled JD Vance after his embarrassing stage goof up during the Philadelphia rally where it appeared like he was campaigning for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
One user wrote on X, "He doesn't need a sign behind him to campaign for Kamala, he just needs to tell another life story or speak in general and the support for Harris grows," while one asked, "They only hire the best people for their staff though, right?"
He doesn't need a sign behind him to campaign for Kamala, he just needs to tell another life story or speak in general and the support for Harris grows.
— Bluebird pooped an X (@bluebirdpoopies) August 6, 2024
They only hire the best people for their staff though, right? 😏
— Jake Schumaker (@schumaker_43874) August 6, 2024
One person questioned, "He took a wrong turn… He can’t keep his story straight, so how can he keep anything else straight?" while another said, "It's a big tent. Good to have his support of our next president."
He took a wrong turn… He can’t keep his story straight, so how can he keep anything else straight?
— wouldn’t you like to know (@staycalm25) August 6, 2024
It's a big tent. Good to have his support of our next president
— Justin Brannan (@JustinBrannan) August 6, 2024
One imdividual remarked, "Probably he’s very confused 'man'," while another commented, "ROFL bah hahahaha whoever is running their campaign really sucks at their job."
ROFL bah hahahaha whomever is running their campaign really sucks at their job.
— FlipFlopLife (@flipflopwife) August 6, 2024
One social media user said, "Vance is a joke of a VP trump failed even more picking him," whereas another asked, "Is he a closet @KamalaHarris supporter?"
Vance is a joke of a VP trump failed even more picking him
— Mika Ortiz (@IamMikaOrtiz) August 6, 2024
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