Kamala Harris slammed as 'hypocrite' over grocery shopping detail: 'Practice what you preach!'

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing criticism after a recent grocery store outing with her husband Doug Emhoff. The couple, who were shopping at 99 Ranch Market in Westwood, California, sparked backlash when it was revealed that Harris was seen using plastic bags, a detail that quickly drew the ire of many fans, given her previous environmental stance.

Harris, who had previously advocated for banning plastic straws during her 2019 presidential campaign, was seen shopping with her husband, Doug Emhoff, on Thursday. While their outing was seemingly mundane, it didn’t take long for social media users to focus on one detail: the plastic bags they were carrying. “I thought Kamala Harris was all about saving the environment. Using plastic bags? Really?” one user remarked on social media, adding to a growing wave of criticism. Another user echoed this sentiment, commenting, "So much for the environment. PATHETIC."

Harris’s past stance on plastic, environment

Back in 2019, during a CNN climate change town hall, Harris expressed her support for banning plastic straws. When asked if she backed such a ban, she firmly responded 'yes,' although she did acknowledge the difficulty of drinking from paper straws.

However, by 2024, Harris seemed to have backpedaled on her earlier stance, dropping the call for a plastic ban entirely. This shift has caused some to question the Vice President’s consistency, especially in light of her visible use of plastic bags.

Public reaction

Not all reactions were negative, though. Some fans defended Harris, claiming that the bags she used were reusable and environmentally friendly, urging others not to judge too quickly. But for many, the sight of a public figure like Harris, a long-time advocate for environmental policies, using plastic bags was hard to reconcile with her political image. "Kamala Harris shopping with plastic bags? Really? Practice what you preach!" one frustrated commenter shared.

The controversy surrounding Harris’s grocery run comes at a time of heightened media attention on her personal life. Reports have surfaced suggesting that Harris and Emhoff’s marriage may be facing challenges, with some speculating that the return of former President Donald Trump to the White House could be a factor in their relationship struggles.