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In a light-hearted yet pointed moment, Vice President Kamala Harris took aim at former President Donald Trump during a pre-recorded video address for the Al Smith charity dinner in New York City. Although Harris couldn’t attend the event in person due to her campaign commitments in Wisconsin, she found a unique way to make an impact through a video featuring comedian Molly Shannon. Shannon reprised her famous “Saturday Night Live” character, Mary Katherine Gallagher, a Catholic schoolgirl, for the occasion.

NEW: Kamala Harris releases her pre-recorded video for the Al Smith dinner in New York that she didn't show up for.

Comedian Jim Gaffigan made fun of the Vice President after the crowd gave a dismal applause once it ended.

Cringe. pic.twitter.com/9dvsYQub9h

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 18, 2024

 

 

The video began with Harris asking Shannon’s character for advice on her speech, leading to a comedic exchange peppered with subtle jabs at Trump. “So tell me something, I’m giving a speech. Do you have some thoughts about what I might say tonight?” Harris asked Shannon, setting the stage for a playful interaction.

 

Shannon responded with a mix of humor and moral advice, saying, “Don’t lie. Thou shall not bear false witness to thy neighbor.”

 

Harris, seizing the opportunity to take a dig at Trump’s ongoing denial of the 2020 election results, replied, “Indeed, especially thy neighbor’s election results.”

 

The banter didn’t stop there. Shannon cautioned Harris against saying anything negative about Catholics, to which Harris quipped, “I would never do that no matter where I was. That would be like criticizing Detroit in Detroit,” referring to Trump’s recent disparaging comments about the city during a speech in Detroit.

 

The video continued with Shannon asking Harris, “Does it bother you that Trump guy insults you all the time?”

Harris offered a measured and empowering response: “You should never let anyone tell you who you are, you tell them who you are.”

 

Following this humorous exchange, Shannon left the scene, and Harris addressed the dinner attendees directly. Her message turned serious as she emphasized the importance of the event’s tradition of unity and charitable work. “The Al Smith dinner provides a rare opportunity to set aside partisanship and come together to do some good by supporting the tremendous charitable work of the Catholic church,” Harris said in her speech.

 

She encouraged the audience to focus on unity and cooperation, saying, “In the spirit of tonight’s dinner, let us recommit to reaching across divides, to seek understanding and common ground. And in honor of the great Al Smith, let us fight to build a better future with faith in God, our country, and in each other.”

 

The Al Smith dinner, now in its 79th year, is hosted by New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and is a key event for political figures, offering them a chance to engage in some good-natured humor while also supporting the charitable efforts of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation. Harris’ absence at the dinner was noted by Trump, who attended in person and criticized her for not being there.

 

The event has long been a venue where presidential candidates make light-hearted remarks every four years, but it took on a different tone in 2016 when Trump used the occasion to launch attacks against then-opponent Hillary Clinton. In 2020, both Trump and President Joe Biden addressed the dinner virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Harris' speech, though remote, struck a balance between humor and sincerity, reminding the audience of the importance of unity in a deeply divided time.

 

Based on a report from the Hill 2024-10-19

 

 

 

 

 

[Cryingdick]

She needed a script and a prompter. Nothing she does isnt choreographed by somebody else. The clip was also pretty stupid. Who came up with the catholic school girl outfit idea for this event. Pretty thoughtless and lame. Love it when Trump said she is in Michigan getting communion from Whitmer.

[alex8912]

Love how certain select stories about this don't include that she's the first one to skip this event in 40 years!!  As the SNL church lady would say " how conveeeenient !" 

Edited 1 hour ago by alex8912