HFormer Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at a major artificial intelligence conference in Las Vegas this week. The event, billed as Harris’ “first post-election address,” featured a conversation with Nuno Sebastiao, CEO of data science company Feedzai.
The Human[X] AI conference attracted technology leaders focused on discussing the future of artificial intelligence. Harris, who has maintained a public presence since her November election loss, was invited as a featured speaker.
The former vice president has developed a reputation throughout her political career for delivering what critics call “word salads,” which are rambling statements that often lack coherent structure or clear meaning.
Harris’ Latest ‘Word Salad’ Moment
Harris attempted to connect her love of nacho cheese Doritos to technological innovation and artificial intelligence, leaving audience members and online viewers scratching their heads. I couldn’t help but wonder if this is what we’d have faced for four years had the election gone differently.
“We did DoorDash ’cause I wanted Doritos, and the red carpet part was about to start, and nobody wanted to leave to go to the grocery store,” Harris said. “So it was DoorDash. … So I was willing to give up whatever might be the tracking of Kamala Harris’ particular fondness for nacho cheese Doritos for the sake of getting a big bag of Doritos as I watched the Oscars.”
The former vice president then veered into a confusing monologue about consumer rights, innovation, and affordable housing that left many struggling to follow her train of thought. Is this really what passes for deep thinking on technology policy?
“But here’s the thing. At what point do we also uplift and highlight the consumer’s right to also expect — and you can debate with me if it should be a right — I think it should,” she continued in the clip.
“To expect that the innovation would also be weighted in terms of solving their everyday problems, which are beyond my craving for Doritos, but about whatever — and I know the work is happening around — you know, scientific discoveries, for example,” Harris added. “To cure long-standing diseases.”
Check out this “word salad” moment for yourself in the video below.
From Nacho Cheese To National Innovation
While Sebastiao attempted to help Harris by suggesting she was making a point about “consumer behavior,” she continued with her disjointed explanation. After her lengthy Doritos anecdote, Harris abruptly pivoted to affordable housing.
“I would love it if there would be an investment of resources in solving the affordable housing issue in America,” she said. “Like help me with that. Help me with that.”
The former vice president’s husband, Doug Emhoff, had previously shared a photo of Harris pouring Doritos into a bowl on Oscar night, confirming she did indeed watch the Academy Awards with the popular snack.
Well, looks like no Kamala Harris for you all at #Oscars today
Doug Emhoff just posted this pic of Harris with Doritos https://t.co/aFw1LnmlZo pic.twitter.com/bkQ8CMu47s
— RT (@RT_com) March 2, 2025
We’ve all had late-night snack cravings, but most of us don’t turn them into policy analogies. The attempt to connect everyday snacking habits to serious technological innovation fell flat with many observers. Harris appeared to be trying to make a point about how technology should solve real-world problems, but her delivery undermined the message.
America Responds: ‘We Dodged a Missile’
Social media quickly erupted with reactions to Harris’ latest verbal misstep. Conservative commentators and everyday Americans alike expressed relief that Harris did not win the 2024 presidential election. Thank goodness Americans chose substance over style in November!
“We dodged a missile, not a bullet,” wrote one social media user. Another added, “Imagine if we had to endure four years of Doritos anecdotes.”
The Townhall reported that one commenter noted, “Every time she speaks, a Democrat changes to Independent.”
Meanwhile, another suggested that Harris sounded like she was “three wines deep” during her presentation.
“And some people wanted her to run the country…,” one user wrote. Yet another stated, “How she managed to spend 2 billion dollars and still lose is becoming easier to understand.”
A Concerning Communication Pattern
This isn’t the first time Harris has delivered confusing public statements. Throughout her vice presidency and presidential campaign, she became known for similar verbal stumbles.
Previous notable “word salads” included phrases like “unburdened by what has been,” “I really do, I love Venn diagrams,” and even singing “The Wheels on the Bus” nursery rhyme during official appearances.
The former vice president is reportedly considering a run for California governor in 2026 when Governor Gavin Newsom’s term ends. She is expected to make a decision about her political future by the end of summer.
The Doritos incident raises questions about Harris’ ability to communicate effectively on complex policy issues, especially if she intends to seek higher office again in the future.
Key Takeaways:
- Harris’ rambling Doritos monologue demonstrates why clear communication is essential for effective leadership.
- Americans narrowly avoided an administration led by someone with questionable ability to articulate complex policy ideas.
- The stark contrast between Harris’ word salads and President Trump’s direct communication style highlights what voters chose in 2024.
- Democrats should reconsider Harris as a future candidate if they want to regain credibility with voters.
Sources: Fox News, Town Hall, Daily Wire
