Vice President Kamala Harris recently met with the original and current cast members of the TV show “Queer Eye” at the White House. A video was shared by Harris showing her greeting Carson Kressley, Jai Rodriguez, Karamo Brown, and Jonathan van Ness at the door. The cast members hugged Harris, and Rodriguez jokingly mentioned they were trying to resist opening drawers, as it was in their DNA. In the video, van Ness mistakenly referred to Harris as “Honey” before correcting himself and calling her “Madam Vice President.”
However, there was a caption error in the video, where it read “Madam President” instead of “Madam Vice President.” The White House and van Ness’ team were reached out to for clarification, but there was no response.
Harris shared the video on social media, thanking the cast of “Queer Eye” for a meaningful conversation about the progress of the LGBTQI+ community over the past 20 years. This is not the first time Harris has been mistakenly referred to as “Madam President.” In a previous incident, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre accidentally called Harris “the president” during a press conference.
The slip-up occurred at the beginning of the press conference when Jean-Pierre was discussing Harris’ upcoming speaking engagement regarding the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Despite the mistake, Harris continues to represent as the Vice President of the United States.
It is important to note that these incidents highlight the historic nature of Harris’ role as the first woman Vice President and the challenges that come with breaking barriers. The attention to detail in addressing her correctly reflects the ongoing journey towards gender equality and representation in leadership positions.
As Vice President Harris continues to fulfill her duties and engage with various communities, it is crucial for the media and the public to recognize and respect her title accurately. The discussions and interactions she has with diverse groups, such as the cast of “Queer Eye,” contribute to a more inclusive dialogue about important social issues and progress.