TikTok creator Blaire Allison slams Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey in a viral video, vowing not to vote for the Vice President in November.
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— Marie Isabella (@MarieIsabellaB) September 21, 2024
A TikTok creator’s unexpected appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked controversy and garnered millions of views across social media platforms.
At a Glance
- TikTok creator Blaire Allison criticizes use of her video in Oprah’s town hall with VP Harris
- Allison mocks Harris’s speech patterns and vows not to vote for her in November
- The rebuttal video gains over 2 million views on X and 100,000+ on TikTok
- Allison claims Winfrey’s team did not secure permission to use her video
- Social media users praise Allison’s response as “hysterical” and “savage”
Unauthorized Use of TikTok Video Sparks Backlash
Blaire Allison, a TikTok creator, found herself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight when her video was featured without consent during Oprah Winfrey’s town hall interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The interview, which aired Thursday evening, included a clip of Allison discussing the high cost of living, a topic that has become increasingly contentious in recent months.
In response to this unauthorized use of her content, Allison took to TikTok to express her displeasure. In a scathing rebuttal video, she not only criticized the Winfrey show for its oversight but also took aim at Vice President Harris, mocking her speech patterns and emphatically stating her opposition to Harris’s presidential bid.
Viral Response Resonates with Millions
Allison’s rebuttal video quickly gained traction across social media platforms, amassing over 2 million views on X (formerly Twitter) and more than 100,000 views on TikTok. The creator’s candid and humorous approach struck a chord with many viewers, who praised her response as both “hysterical” and “savage.”
“To my Americans: Let me make something perfectly clear, OK? I do not support Harris for president,” she said, mocking and imitating Harris’ often roundabout way of speaking. “OK? I want to be unburdened by who has been in the White House the last three and a half years. OK? As I stand here today, on this stage, standing on this stage today, the day after yesterday, I just want you to know, OK, how I stand and how I stand today is that I do not support Harris for president.”
In her original video from November 2023, Allison highlighted the struggles of average Americans with inflation and high living costs. This sentiment was echoed in her featured clip on the town hall, where she stated, “I don’t understand how people are affording life right now.” However, Allison made it clear that her criticism of the current economic situation should not be interpreted as support for Vice President Harris.
Broader Implications for Harris’s Campaign
This incident comes at a crucial time for Vice President Harris, who has largely avoided media appearances since announcing her presidential run following President Biden’s withdrawal from the race. The unauthorized use of Allison’s video and the subsequent backlash highlight the challenges Harris faces in connecting with voters, particularly those concerned about economic issues.
The controversy also underscores the power of social media in shaping political narratives. As Harris’s campaign attempts to leverage platforms like TikTok to reach younger voters, incidents like this demonstrate the potential pitfalls of such strategies. The Vice President’s recent launch of a personal TikTok account, while garnering millions of likes, also opens her up to more direct criticism and parody from creators like Allison.
As the November election approaches, it remains to be seen how Harris will address the concerns raised by creators like Allison and whether she can effectively communicate her plans to improve the livelihoods of average Americans struggling with inflation and high living costs.
