Harris Plagiarism Controversy Intensifies Before 2024 Election

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing allegations of plagiarism in her 2009 book 'Smart on Crime', co-authored with Joan O’C. Hamilton, with conservative writer Christopher Rufo identifying multiple instances of uncited material from sources such as Wikipedia and news reports. These allegations, supported by plagiarism expert Dr. Stefan Weber, have triggered significant media and public reactions, with critics like JD Vance mocking Harris and questioning her integrity. The controversy poses a challenge for the Democratic campaign as the 2024 presidential election approaches, reminiscent of past plagiarism issues faced by President Joe Biden. Harris's publisher, Chronicle Books, is reportedly in crisis mode, and the campaign argues the book includes proper citations, though critics remain unconvinced. The New York Times has been criticized for downplaying the severity of the allegations, adding to the polarized discourse surrounding Harris's credibility.