As the 2024 election approaches, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is again in hot water—this time for plagiarism. Harris, already under scrutiny for her lackluster leadership as Vice President, is accused of lifting significant portions of her 2009 book Smart on Crime from other sources without proper attribution. This revelation could serve as a critical blow to her already fragile campaign.
Renowned “plagiarism hunter” Stefan Weber uncovered that Harris plagiarized at least a dozen sections in her book, pulling text from press releases, Wikipedia, news reports, and academic sources. Christopher Rufo, the investigative journalist who first reported the allegations, highlighted the severity of these transgressions, saying, “Harris not only copied material without proper attribution but relied on low-quality sources that undermine the credibility of her work.”
Rufo’s findings have ignited a firestorm, with many seizing this opportunity to highlight Harris as a fraud.
Harris’s book Smart on Crime, co-authored with Joan O’C. Hamilton was supposed to establish her credibility on criminal justice reform. Instead, it is another example of the Vice President’s tendency to cut corners and avoid responsibility. In one of the most egregious examples, Harris reportedly lifted passages directly from a press release by John Jay College of Criminal Justice, passing them off as her insights. “When you’re a public figure, people expect you to do your homework. This is a clear failure to deliver on that expectation,” Rufo remarked.
The response has been swift and biting. Former President Donald Trump’s campaign blasted Harris, calling the border czar “dishonest,” with Trump himself commenting, “Kamala Harris didn’t even write her book—what else is she lying about?” Donald Trump Jr. echoed this sentiment on social media, calling Harris’s actions “another clear example of her fraudulent nature.” “If she can’t even write her book, how can we trust her to write our laws?” he added, emphasizing the implications of her actions for her political career.
Harris’ political career was full of questionable decisions and shaky ethics, from her time as California’s Attorney General to her tenure as Vice President. Her rhetoric often sounds more like empty platitudes than genuine leadership, and her reliance on plagiarized material only solidifies what many on the right have long suspected: Kamala Harris lacks authenticity and integrity. This news is far from the first time a high-ranking Democrat has been caught stealing ideas.
President Joe Biden himself famously bowed out of the 1988 presidential race after being caught plagiarizing speeches from British Labour leader Neil Kinnock. “It seems that dishonesty runs in the family,” remarked former White House advisor Kellyanne Conway.
The Democrats’ attempts to sweep this scandal under the rug are telling. Harris’s publisher, Chronicle Books, is reportedly in “damage control mode,” with internal emails revealing that inquiries regarding the plagiarism allegations are sent to higher-ups. “They know this is a serious issue, and they’re scrambling to limit the fallout,” a source close to the publisher disclosed. Democrats hope to minimize the damage, but as Election Day approaches, voters demand answers.
With the election less than a month away, this plagiarism scandal could have serious ramifications for Harris’s campaign. Voters have already been questioning her qualifications for the presidency, and now they’re faced with even more evidence that she is not the trustworthy leader she claims to be. In a statement, Harris’s campaign dismissed the allegations, blaming them on “right-wing operatives” desperate to tarnish her image. However, this defense rings hollow when the evidence is bare for all to see.
Harris’s critics have also pointed to her inconsistent record on criminal justice reform as evidence of her duplicity. “She talks a big game about reform, but her actions in office tell a different story,” noted Senator Ted Cruz. “It’s hard to trust someone who can’t even own up to their own words.” The juxtaposition of Harris’s rhetoric against her past actions as Attorney General raises further questions about her integrity.
This latest revelation only further reinforces what the people knew all along: Kamala Harris is a fraud, unfit for the presidency, and willing to deceive the American people to get ahead.
As the nation prepares to head to the polls on November 5th, one thing is clear—Kamala Harris cannot lead the country. “If she can’t take accountability for her writing, how can we trust her to take accountability for our country?” questioned Fox News host Laura Ingraham.
This plagiarism scandal is the latest in a series of deceptions, and the people deserve better. As Harris scrambles to defend her reputation, voters wonder how much of her campaign narrative is rooted in authenticity and how much is a façade.
