Social media users celebrate Kamala Harris’s relatability after brief stumble heading to inauguration

by Dominick Mastrangelo - 01/20/21 11:57 AM ET

Vice President Harris (D) hardly missed a beat when she briefly stumbled on the Capitol steps ahead of being sworn in on Wednesday, but those who noticed it on social media celebrated the moment as another reason she is relatable.

Harris, the first woman to ever serve as vice president, quickly regained her footing and gave a thumbs up before proceeding to the west end of the Capitol for the ceremony.

While the quick slip up was just a brief moment in a day full of history-making, celebratory moments, it sparked an instant reaction on social media, with women saying she “can make almost tripping down the stairs look so friggin classy” and celebrating it as a real, human moment.

Here’s how people reacted:

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is introduced #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/oGojJ3t6Kw

— The Hill (@thehill) January 20, 2021

Kamala tripped down the stairs! or as I now call them, the Deep State

— Emily Andras (@emtothea) January 20, 2021

Also Kamala and Jill going up the stairs reminded me of how much of life in DC used to be walking long distances in heels. Constant struggle.

— Jenée (@jdesmondharris) January 20, 2021

kamala tripping on the stairs on her way to the inaugie? jennifer lawrence of the capitol!

— Syd Robinson (@sydrobinson_) January 20, 2021

Madam Vice President Kamala Harris looks radiant walking down those stairs #InaugurationDay

— She the People (@_shethepeople) January 20, 2021

Kamala Harris almost tripping down the steps reminds me of when I tripped up the steps at my high school graduation

— Maggie Schneider (@ItsMaggie_S) January 20, 2021

I feel so seen by @KamalaHarris tripping down the stairs and then grinning and giving a thumbs up. #InaugurationDay

— Kathy Woughter (@kathywoughter) January 20, 2021