Kamala Harris spent Thanksgiving giving back to the community, joining her husband, Doug Emhoff, at a local kitchen in Washington, D.C. The Vice President was seen wearing an apron and gloves as she dove into the task with a smile, washing greens and sharing lighthearted moments with Emhoff.
She was seen helping out with food preparation alongside her husband, Emhoff, and even assisting her great nieces as they joined in the service at DC Central Kitchen, as reported by TMZ.
The moment marked a bright contrast to the challenges she’s faced since losing the 2024 presidential race to Donald Trump.
Many found it to be the most joyful sight of Harris in recent times, especially in light of the emotional tone of a video recently released by her campaign.
Following her loss in the 2024 presidential election, Harris addressed her supporters in a video urging them not to let others take their power away.
However, the message, intended to inspire hope, was met with mixed reactions. Some observers noted that Harris appeared distraught, leading to speculation about her emotional state.
Online trolls even suggested she might have been intoxicated, while others expressed concern for her mental health in the wake of the election defeat.
Despite the emotional challenges that came with her recent election defeat, she appears grateful for the support of her family and the opportunities she’s had during her time in office.
DC Central Kitchen staff appreciated her presence on Thursday as they aimed to meet a record need of 69,000 Thanksgiving meals this week, WTOP News reported.
DC Central Kitchen is a nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation, its website says.