Jean-Pierre is a failed White House press secretary. She’s practically spent her entire tenure lying for the Biden/Harris admin.
And Karine Jean-Pierre melted down during a press conference after being called out by this Fox News reporter.
During a press briefing on Tuesday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre swiftly dismissed a question regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ sudden shift to a “Southern accent.”
The question arose after Harris’ recent speech at a Labor Day rally in Detroit, where her altered dialect gained attention online and sparked comparisons to the cartoon character “Foghorn Leghorn.”
WATCH: Kamala Harris delivers the same exact line in a speech earlier today in Detroit and again in Pittsburgh a few hours later.
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 2, 2024
Let’s see if you can spot the difference… pic.twitter.com/FCRqCBqcBZ
While fielding questions from reporters, Fox News’ Peter Doocy broached the topic, asking Jean-Pierre, “Since when does the vice president have what sounds like a Southern accent?”
Jean-Pierre, visibly annoyed, responded, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
Doocy persisted, referring to Harris’ change in tone when speaking to union workers in different cities, notably in Detroit and Pittsburgh.
He highlighted the shift as a possible attempt to adopt a Southern drawl. “She was talking about unions in Detroit using one tone of voice,” Doocy explained, “then used the same line in Pittsburgh, and it sounded like she at least had some kind of Southern drawl.”
In response, Jean-Pierre redirected the conversation to more pressing national issues. “I mean, do you hear the question that you’re – I mean, do you think Americans seriously think that this is an important question?” she asked.
“You know what they care about? They care about the economy, they care about lowering costs, they care about health care. That’s what they want to hear… democracy and freedom… I’m not going to even entertain some question about… it’s just. Hearing it sounds so ridiculous. The question – I’m talking about the question – is just insane.”
Doocy continued by questioning whether Harris adopts the accent in meetings at the White House, but Jean-Pierre shut down the inquiry, saying, “Peter, we’re moving on. We’re so moving on.”
The incident in question took place during Harris’ visit to Detroit, where she rallied blue-collar union workers in the critical swing state. In a speech that appeared to showcase her newly adopted accent, Harris told the crowd, “You better thank a union member for the five-day work week. You better thank a union member for sick leave. You better thank a union member for paid leave. You better thank a union member for vacation time.”
Criticism from conservative commentators was swift, with many mocking Harris’ “Detroit speak” and accusing her of being “cringe and fake.” GOP strategist Matt Whitlock remarked, “All of politics is a performance to Kamala Harris. She changes fake accents like she changes policy positions and political personas. Today she’s talking in a fake southern accent, pretending to be a moderate. Next week she’ll be back to San Francisco liberal.”
The criticism only intensified when Harris delivered the same speech later in Pittsburgh, but with a noticeably different accent. Conservative commentator Greg Price drew attention to this, sharing clips from both rallies and stating, “Same speech. Two entirely different accents. She’s the fakest human being that has ever lived.”
Harris has faced similar accusations in the past. In July, she was criticized for using what many called a fake Southern accent during a rally in Atlanta. Additionally, during her 2021 trip to France, critics claimed she adopted a “French accent” while touring a COVID lab.
It seems there’s nothing authentic about Kamala Harris based off the different accents she uses in an effort to try and “relate” to voters.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has been appearing on a host of popular podcasts to try and humanize himself to Americans.
He’s attempting to show the real version of himself while Harris shows the fake version. And when election day finally arrives, it’ll be easy to tell which one of these tactics worked.
Stay tuned to The Federalist Wire.
