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An adorable moment of US Vice President Kamala Harris and the son of Senator Ruben Gallego went viral on Friday (Jan 3). In the clip, the senator's son was seen saying to Harris, "I'm sorry you didn't win" after which the Democrat was seen comforting him with words and taking his hands to pull him in a hug. The child seemed quite disappointed and Harris was seen further comforting him and adorably talking to him. Gallego's wife and daughter were also present at the site and were seen taking a picture with the VP.
Ruben Gallego's son was upset today and told MVP Harris: "I'm sorry you didn't win."
— Harris Democrat (@kamala_things) January 3, 2025
The interaction that followed is what a true leader does. She even took a minute to give him her VP coin and a little side pep talk. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/pE69PQOKMB
The moment was captured during the opening of the 119th Congress, where Harris was present to lead the Senate chamber in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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The 60-year-old Democrat appeared to have forgotten parts of the Pledge of Allegiance. The correct sentence was "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America," but Harris (Who ran for the president of the US in 2024) said, "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America". She omitted the part "the flag of”. When she realised it, she quickly paused and continued with the rest of the speech.
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JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 3, 2025
This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president. pic.twitter.com/sWOYEQp09Q
As the incident was caught on camera, reactions poured in on social media with some being satisfied that she did not win the 2024 presidential election while others criticised the mistake.
Conservative commentator Collin Rugg shared the video on the social media platform X and said, "JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president."
Former Trump campaign aide Chester Tam said that "America dodged a bullet" in the 2024 elections.
However, the gaffe did not impact the rest of Harris's day as she continued her ceremonial duties.
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Ohio Senior and the upcoming US vice president JD Vance was seen standing just feet away from her laughing and talking with fellow senators.
NEW: JD Vance starts laughing while Vice President Kamala Harris is swearing in new U.S. Senators.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 3, 2025
This is great. pic.twitter.com/mYnj6PeZFh
(With inputs from agencies)