Kamala Harris Criticized Over July 4 Photo, Message

Former Vice President Kamala Harris faced widespread backlash for her somber Independence Day message, warning that 'things are hard right now' and 'are probably going to get worse before they get better.' Critics objected to the bleak tone and her choice of a photo that appeared to crop out President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, leading to speculation about internal political tensions. Social media users mocked the post, highlighting a visible arm in the cropped image and questioning her intentions and leadership. Republican National Committee spokesperson Kiersten Pels and media figures like Mark Simone called her message one of the worst Fourth of July statements from a national leader. Harris’s poll numbers have reportedly continued to decline, intensifying doubts about her political future as the 2028 primary season approaches. The controversy highlights ongoing scrutiny of Harris’s public image and her positioning within the Democratic Party.