Kamala and Bernie Exchange Jabs During Swearing-In Ceremony Before Strange Handshake [WATCH]

As the current administration approaches its conclusion, Kamala Harris continues to fulfill her remaining duties, including the certification of the upcoming election results and presiding over Senate proceedings.

However, her recent performance during a Senate session has drawn criticism, particularly for an exchange with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).

On Friday, Kamala opened the Senate session by leading the Pledge of Allegiance, a routine task that quickly became a point of contention.

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Observers noted that she stumbled over the words, raising eyebrows about her preparedness.

HOLY SMOKES.

Kamala just screwed up the pledge of allegiance on the Senate floor.

What an embarrassment to this country. pic.twitter.com/02NytVYKYV

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 3, 2025

This moment, however, was overshadowed by her interaction with Senator Sanders during his swearing-in ceremony.

As Sanders stood before Harris to take the oath of office, she quipped, “Stand right here. Although that is not your nature to just stand where you’re told to stand, but give it a try.”

The comment, which many viewed as unprofessional and unnecessary, caught attention for its sharp tone.

Harris, in her role as Vice President, typically performs ceremonial tasks with a focus on decorum, making the remark stand out as particularly unusual.

Sanders appeared momentarily taken aback but offered a pointed response after taking the oath, saying, “I am impressed you memorized that.”

Harris acknowledged the remark, noting that she had performed the swearing-in process many times before.

Kamala and Bernie Exchange Jabs During Swearing-In Ceremony Before Bizarre Handshake

As Sanders stood before Harris to take the oath of office, she quipped, “Stand right here. Although that is not your nature to just stand where you’re told to stand, but give it a try.”… pic.twitter.com/w52gzB8gol

— RVM News (@redvoicenews) January 4, 2025

The exchange, though brief, left an impression on many, with critics calling it emblematic of broader tensions within the Democratic Party.

Harris’s remark comes amid long-standing grievances from Sanders supporters over his treatment within the Democratic Party.

Sanders, a two-time presidential candidate, has faced significant resistance from party leadership, fueling perceptions of internal strife.

Some observers saw Harris’s comment as reflective of a larger issue within the party—an expectation for members to conform to leadership’s directives without dissent.

Adding to the unusual tone of the event was the handshake between Harris and Sanders, described by onlookers as awkward and reminiscent of a wrestling match.

While ceremonial gestures like these are usually routine, this particular exchange seemed to underscore the strained dynamic.

The swearing-in ceremony wasn’t the only notable moment of the day.

Delegate Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands made headlines for her outburst over being excluded from voting in the Speaker of the House election—a procedural rule that applies to non-voting delegates.

BREAKING: Rep. Stacey Plaskett just threw a total temper tantrum over not being allowed to vote!

A Representative from the Virgin Islands is not allowed to vote, this is a violation of the rules and she should be removed from Congress. pic.twitter.com/IxdkwmzI4x

— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) January 3, 2025

Critics labeled her reaction as performative, viewing it as an attempt to create a spectacle rather than a legitimate grievance.

As Vice President Harris’s tenure nears its end, moments like these have drawn increasing scrutiny.

For Republicans, the transition offers a pivotal opportunity to redirect the nation’s political trajectory. With the 2024 election results poised to usher in a new administration, all eyes remain on how both parties navigate this critical period.

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