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A recent CNN panel discussion took an unexpected turn when Representative Nancy Mace inadvertently mispronounced Vice President Kamala Harris’s name, sparking a fiery exchange among the participants.
The incident quickly escalated into a broader debate over the implications of the mispronunciation, with some panelists and viewers accusing Mace of displaying racism and disrespect toward the Vice President, while others argued in her defense, suggesting that the criticism was overblown.
During the discussion, Mace, who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration, referred to Harris with a pronunciation that deviated from the correct one. This seemingly minor slip ignited immediate backlash from the CNN panelists, who claimed that the mispronunciation was not just a simple mistake but a deliberate sign of disrespect rooted in racial insensitivity.
Some defended Mace, arguing that the focus on the pronunciation was a distraction from the more significant pressing issues at hand. They contended that expecting everyone to pronounce names perfectly every time was unrealistic and that such slips should not be automatically interpreted as racist or malicious. Some even suggested that the controversy was being exaggerated for political gain.
The most unhinged, sexist, left-winged radicals hyperfixated about how I pronounce Kamala’s name last night.
Meanwhile, Kamala’s still hiding from the media.
Embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/mWBxLFVCkJ
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) August 16, 2024
NEW: CNN panel has meltdown after Rep. Nancy Mace apparently says Kamala Harris’ name wrong.
“When you disrespect Kamala Harris by saying you will call her whatever you want… that’s the history and legacy of white disregard for the humanity of black people…”
Mace: “And KamAla… pic.twitter.com/LWl2dygFQX
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 16, 2024
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