All articles tagged with #word salad
Former Vice President Kamala Harris sparked online ridicule after telling Don Lemon that 'hope should be a verb,' prompting critics to label her remarks a 'word salad' as the clip went viral; critics note that hope is already a noun and a verb, while Harris urged Americans to stay hopeful and inspired to act, and she did not rule out a 2028 presidential bid.
Kamala Harris tells Don Lemon that hope should be a verb, a remark that quickly drew mockery as a viral clip and social-media commentary labeled the response as a meandering 'word salad,' while she also said she has not decided about running in 2028.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, gave lengthy and convoluted answers during his testimony in the trial for fraud charges against him. His responses were on average 73% longer than those of his three lieutenants who testified against him. Bankman-Fried's wordy answers frustrated the judge, who repeatedly urged him to provide concise responses. The former FTX CEO's longest answer was a 424-word essay-like response, while his lieutenants' longest answers were significantly shorter.
Vice President Kamala Harris stumbled over her words during a speech in Ghana, repeating herself and delivering a word salad. She was in Africa to strengthen US ties to the region, as China has increased its influence on the continent. Harris has been criticized for awkward moments in public remarks, including a speech on Women's History Month and a discussion on Venn diagrams.