Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, faced some backlash after being honored with the keys to the city of Jackson, Mississippi, where Mayor John Horn also proclaimed last Wednesday as “Kamala Harris Day” to celebrate her various “accomplishments.”
Harris, who has been speculated to be eyeing another presidential run, visited Jackson as part of her book tour for her memoir, “107 Days.” The event took place at Talia Mara Hall, where Mayor Horn praised her impact on the city, the state, and the nation.
In his introduction, Horn expressed, “Kamala, you don’t know what you mean to Jackson, Mississippi. You don’t know what you mean to Mississippi. You don’t know what you mean to America.” He then officially declared January 14, 2026, as Kamala Harris Day while Harris displayed a humble demeanor.
While handing over the keys to the city during a celebration of the concert hall’s reopening, Horn emphasized, “We need you now more than ever.”
However, the warm reception wasn’t universally shared online. Many users expressed skepticism about Harris’s achievements, with one asking, “Name one accomplishment! Just one!” A different user referred to her as the “Queen of loud laughter and word salad,” while another quipped, “You’ll have to ask Willie Brown,” referencing her past relationship with the former San Francisco mayor.
Despite the mixed reactions, Harris appeared to appreciate the recognition. In her speech, she touted her new book, which recounts her experiences during her presidential campaign and beyond.
Harris did not shy away from criticizing Trump, likening him to Bull Conner, a notorious figure associated with white supremacy. However, she seemed to mix up the states connected to Conner, mistaking Alabama for Mississippi.
During the event, hosted by comedian Rita Brent, who hails from Mississippi, Harris boldly stated she had “predicted almost everything that has happened” since Trump’s reelection. She also candidly shared her feelings following her loss in the November 2024 election, recalling, “All I could say was, ‘My God, my God, my God,’ over and over again.”
