Kamala Says Criticism of Her Cackle Is Sexist, Offers Dating Advice on Podcast [WATCH]

Former Vice President Kamala Harris suggested that criticism of her distinctive laugh is rooted in sexism during a recent podcast appearance, where she also offered dating advice aimed at young women, as reported by The New York Post.

Harris made the remarks while appearing on the “Rich Little Broke Girls” podcast, reflecting on past media scrutiny and expectations placed on women in public life. During the interview, she recalled being questioned by a reporter about claims that she lacked humility.

“I don’t aspire to be humble. Humility, yes, is very important,” Harris said. She then added that the criticism reflected outdated views about women.

“[It’s] a very dated perspective on who women should be. To say, women should be humble. Women should be quiet. Women should laugh quietly,” she said, covering her mouth and raising her eyebrows as she spoke.

“Women should not have a sense of humor. Women should not raise their voice,” Harris continued. “I have never felt burdened by those very dated, and I think out-of-touch standards.”

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Harris’ comments marked a departure from how she largely approached such topics during her 107 days as the Democratic presidential nominee.

During that period, she generally avoided emphasizing identity politics or framing criticism in terms of sexism, despite her historic role as the first female vice president in U.S. history and the second woman to serve as the presidential nominee of a major political party.

That approach contrasted with the political style of Hillary Clinton, who frequently highlighted gender barriers during her own presidential campaigns and famously described her 2016 run as putting the “biggest crack in that glass ceiling.”

Harris, by contrast, had made a point of not centering her campaign messaging on gender or personal grievances.

In addition to addressing criticism of her public persona, Harris used the podcast interview to offer advice to young, single women navigating relationships.

She emphasized the importance of companionship, kindness, and shared daily experiences.

“Choose to be with someone who allows you to laugh at yourself and them,” Harris said. “Choose to be with someone who you know you like, going to the grocery store together, taking a walk together.”

Harris married her husband, Doug Emhoff, in 2014, when she was in her 40s. Reflecting on the timing of their relationship, she said that people’s priorities and readiness for commitment can change over time.

“There are different phases in your life, and you may not know what phase you’re in,” Harris said. “Maybe you’re going to choose that you want to have that kind of Friday night relationship, or you want that Sunday morning relationship.”

She continued by noting that not all relationships align in the same way. “Sometimes you can get both — and sometimes they just is oil and water. And that’s OK! Be in those phases where you are having fun!”

Harris also said she is not certain her marriage would have worked had it occurred earlier in her life. “Doug and I got married in our 40s, and I love my husband so very much. He is my best friend,” she said.

“And we’ve talked about it, if we had met in our 20s, I don’t know that we would have really been in the same place.”

The interview offered a mix of personal reflection and commentary on public expectations, as Harris addressed long-running criticism of her demeanor while sharing perspectives shaped by her career and personal life.

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