Kamala Harris encourages crowd to applaud Biden in awkward first remarks on president’s retirement

Vice President Kamala Harris awkwardly encouraged a crowd to clap for President Biden Monday in her first public appearance since Biden ended his candidacy for a second term Sunday and endorsed Harris to replace him.

“Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history. In one term, he has already…,” Harris began during a speech on the White House South Lawn, before pausing to add, “Yes, you may clap.”

Harris delivered her trademark laugh — often described by detractors as a cackle — while pausing at the event honoring the men’s and women’s NCAA championship teams.

The vice president spoke to the teams in Biden’s absence as he recovers from COVID-19 at his Delaware vacation home, from which he tweeted Sunday afternoon he would retire and back Harris for the Democratic nomination.

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[Sbxallday]

Is Joe still alive? Somebody might wanna do a welfare check.

[vidowatcher]

Encouraging the clapping wasn't awkward at all. The fact she's talking about him like he died was a little awkward

[HeyHiHello]

She’s right, we haven’t seen this kind of inflation in 40 years.

[robertschiavo]

Does anyone believe you can be in office 50 years and not be corrupt? Term limits now!

[Solky]

It was only 5 years ago when she thought he was a racist

[Soycandelas]

The same person that called him racist is now saying he’s the best president ever!?

[yyhkodu]

This is how bad it is for the democrats right now.

[katy]

Why is she talking about him like shes giving a eulogy at his

[boostbeast]

At some point id like to hear what hes actually accomplished cause all ive seen is an unsecured border, 33% rise in food/energy prices, and an America thats never looked weaker.

[MidNiteR]

She lied to everyone that he was fit and mentally capable of being president just a few weeks ago

Now she’s doing a 180.

[gregsouls]

Whipping a dead horse will still get you nowhere.

[jeffreydale]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂
For one thing!
It is not a country!
It is a Corporation for profit!

[vuhfjrz]

im surprised the comments section isnt turned off

[mlucera]

When she said "every day" it reminded me of how Obama speaks.

[joecygon]

Her memory must be going too because she called Him a racist. Now he's great??

[doncoburn]

Top 3 worst presidents ever. He's an embarrassment.

[jakelopes]

Most do nothing vice president in history

[frankdasilva]

Is this person serious? We need to get her statements on racist Biden in 2019. These people have no shame.

[JND-zfsg]

were there more than 10 people clapping? Why did the media not scan the audience? How many people were there for this international event?

[jasonweiss]

This woman isn't fit to be President.