Vice President Harris says ‘everybody needs to be woke’ in 2017 clip

Vice President Harris says ‘everybody needs to be woke’ in a 2017 clip making the rounds on social media. This throwback footage has reignited debates, with critics pouncing on Harris, dubbing her too radical for the presidency. Talk about a viral blast from the past!

‘We have to stay woke. Like everybody needs to be woke. And you can talk about if you’re the wokest or woker, but just stay more woke than less woke,’ then-Sen. Harris declared in 2017 at Recode’s Code Conference. She shared the stage with philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The duo touched on a plethora of issues, from immigration to the environment.

Harris made sure her voice was heard, especially when it came to the Trump administration’s policies. ‘I get upset when we shut our door to refugees fleeing atrocities. Two years in line for refugee status, and then turned away? Yes, I’m gonna get mad. Leave grandma’s medical marijuana alone,’ Harris passionately remarked.

This isn’t the first time Harris has doubled down on her ‘woke’ stance. She reiterated her sentiments in a social media post the next day, stating, ‘We have to stay active. We have to stay woke.’

The term ‘woke’ has certainly evolved since 2017. Once added to dictionaries like Oxford and Merriam-Webster, it’s now a buzzy catch-all for social justice warriors. And oh boy, has it stirred the pot.

Fast forward to 2024, and the clip has conservatives fuming. James Lindsay, a conservative author, described Harris as a ‘Communist functionary.’ That’s one way to spice up your tweets!

The Harris campaign, however, has yet to respond to the clip or any criticisms. But it’s not just the clip making waves. President Biden’s recent exit from the 2024 race has Harris stepping up as the presumptive Democratic nominee, raring to tango with former President Donald Trump come November.

As Harris gears up her campaign, she’s encountering an avalanche of past statements and actions resurfacing. Remember her 2020 support for defunding the police? Or her controversial praise of a pastor who pointed fingers at the U.S. for the 9/11 attacks?

Harris is anticipated to announce her running mate soon, just in time for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

The 2024 campaign trail is heating up, and there’s no shortage of drama. Stay tuned for what promises to be a wild ride to the polls.