"It's a Very Complicated Situation": Kamala Struggles to Explain Her Own Tax Plan

Vice President Kamala Harris once again found herself at the center of criticism after delivering a confusing and unclear explanation of her tax plan.

During a CNN town hall with Anderson Cooper on Wednesday, Harris stumbled through her response, adding to her growing list of public missteps.

Cooper posed a straightforward question: Would she raise taxes for individuals earning more than $400,000 annually?

True to form, Harris avoided giving a direct answer and instead leaned into familiar talking points about wealth inequality.

“There’s going to be more parity in what the wealthiest individuals pay in taxes,” she explained.

"Right now, Anderson, as we know... it's well documented that some of the richest people in this country have managed to pay a zero tax rate."

Cooper pressed further, trying again for clarity: “But if you’re making $500, $600, $700,000, is it likely your taxes will increase under your plan?”

Harris, visibly struggling, responded, “We can’t have this discussion without understanding the... It's a very complicated situation.”

This interaction neatly sums up the ongoing critique of Kamala Harris: She often appears unsure of her own policies and relies on generic buzzwords when faced with challenging questions.

When asked simple, straightforward questions, her response is often filled with overused phrases, seemingly in an attempt to divert attention from her apparent lack of understanding.

Social media users were quick to mock Harris for her latest stumble.

"'It's a very complicated situation' basically means, 'I have no idea what I’m talking about,'" wrote one user on X.

Another commenter added, “She’s clueless, and giving her more power will ruin the country.”

Regardless of what Harris' tax policies officially state, many are concerned that her positions aren't entirely her own and are merely a repetition of what her advisors instruct her to say.

What is most concerning is not just the lack of substance, but her inability to even project a sense of competence when speaking publicly.

Given her poor record and recent public struggles, many believe that she remains the ideal opponent for former President Donald Trump in a future election.