Kamala Harris criticized for wearing $62K necklace during southern border visit

The visit marked Harris’s first trip to the southern border since she was appointed as the “border czar” in 2021, and it was part of her efforts to bolster her image on immigration, a key vulnerability in her presidential campaign against Donald Trump. During her time in Douglas, Arizona, she spoke about the need to reform the immigration system and criticized Trump for exacerbating fears surrounding immigration. However, the focus quickly shifted to her choice of jewelry, with detractors questioning her connection to middle-class Americans and the appropriateness of wearing such a lavish item during a visit to a troubled area.

Social Media Backlash

Critics on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) expressed their discontent, with some users mocking her appearance and questioning her sincerity. Comments included remarks about her being “thoroughly removed from what’s right in front of your face” and suggestions that she should have chosen more modest attire for the occasion.

Political Context

Harris’s visit comes amidst ongoing debates about immigration policy, with her opponents, including Tulsi Gabbard, labeling the trip as a “photo op.” Gabbard criticized Harris for what she perceived as hypocrisy, given the significant number of illegal immigrants who have entered the U.S. during Harris’s tenure as border czar. The political stakes are high as Harris aims to strengthen her position in a tight race against Trump, who has consistently attacked her record on immigration.