May 13th 2024.
During a summit in Washington, DC, Vice President Kamala Harris found herself in a moment of unexpected cursing. She was addressing young individuals on the topic of breaking barriers at the annual Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Legislative Leadership Summit. As she passionately spoke about the importance of persistence, she exclaimed, "We have to know that sometimes people will open the door for you and leave it open. Sometimes they won't, and then you need to kick that freaking door down."
The crowd erupted in applause and Harris couldn't help but let out a laugh. "Excuse my language," she said, still chuckling. The moderator, actor and comedian Jimmy Yang, couldn't resist making a joke, saying, "We gotta make T-shirts with that saying." It was a lighthearted moment that added some humor to the serious topic at hand.
Harris, who is the first Asian-American and African-American vice president in the country, was speaking during Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander month. She was asked about how her heritage has influenced her role as the nation's second-in-command. In response, she shared some wise words about breaking barriers. "Here's the thing about breaking barriers. Breaking barriers does not mean you start on one side of the barrier and end up on the other side," she explained. "There's breaking involved, and when you break things you get cut. And you may bleed. But it is worth it every time."
Harris and President Joe Biden are not only using their platform to speak on important issues, but they are also shining a light on heritage month. They are scheduled to give a speech at the White House on Tuesday evening, highlighting the contributions of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
It's worth noting that Harris's swearing isn't the first time a high-ranking American leader has let a curse word slip. Just last week, Biden referred to his 2024 challenger Donald Trump as a "suck f***" and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "bad freaking guy." Former President Donald Trump even used the f-word himself, saying "f*** him" in reference to Netanyahu after conceding to Biden in the 2020 presidential election.
Despite the occasional use of profanity, Harris and Biden's message of unity and progress is clear. Their administration recently launched a $14 million advertising campaign targeting voters who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, Latino, and Black. It's a step towards recognizing and celebrating the diverse communities that make up America. And as Harris said, "Breaking barriers may not be easy, but it is always worth it."
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