Kamala Harris mocks Trump with escalator remark: ‘I would’ve walked up in my heels’

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Former Vice President Kamala Harris reached Philadelphia as part of her book tour for '107 Days'.

During the event on Thursday, September 25, she took a jab at President Donald Trump, saying, "I would’ve walked up in my heels."

Her remarks sparked controversy, drawing significant criticism across social media.

Kamala Harris takes playful jab at Donald Trump

Kamala Harris is promoting her book, traveling from New York to London and Toronto as part of her 15-city tour, which began on September 24, 2025, the day after her memoir’s release.

She arrived in Philadelphia to a standing ovation. During a question-and-answer session, Harris subtly referenced Trump: "This man is just squandering our reputation, left, right, and center."

An audience member quipped, “You would’ve walked up those steps! You would’ve walked up that escalator, girl!” Harris added humorously, “In my HEELS!!”

She was referring to the UN escalator incident during Trump’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly, which included a teleprompter malfunction and audio issues that Trump claimed were intentional.

Social Media reacts after Kamal Harris' hate comment

Harris’ playful jab went viral, with reactions ranging from amusement to criticism.

One user shares, "This is a joke, right? This is pathetic"

"That’s the mark of a president. Waking up an escalator. Oh wait. That’s what Trump did," another user shares.

Another one shares, "Melania already did it."

Someone else shares, "Ok she can yap and cackle, what does she offer our country? She had four years and did squat."

Hitting at Harris, someone comments, "She’s laughing like it’s the funniest thing ever? It’s not even funny."

“Trump did walk up,” one user noted, short and sharp.

Harris criticizes Trump’s leadership and false hopes

During the hour-long event, Harris also discussed serious issues, including the 2024 election. "A sitting president running for re-election against a former president … and the sitting vice president suddenly stepping up to take the former’s place," she said.

She initially avoided naming Trump, referring to him as “this guy who’s in the White House,” drawing boos. Later, she directly said, “He lied. He lied,” criticizing broken promises to his supporters.

Harris also addressed economic concerns, including price increases, unemployment, and inflation, urging the audience to pay attention to political rhetoric. She said, “The real measure of the strength of the leader is based on who you lift up.”

Harris will conclude her book tour on Thursday, November 20, at the Ziff Opera House with Books & Books in Miami. 

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