Critics drag Harris for 'cringe' pre-recorded video aired during Catholic charity dinner

Vice President Kamala Harris skipped the Al Smith dinner in New York on Thursday, appearing virtually in a pre-recorded video with Molly Shannon instead.

An video of US Vice President Kamala Harris is playing on screen as former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump with his wife Melania Trump, Archbishop of New York Timothy M. Dolan, Majority Leader of the US Senate Chuck Schumer and many politicians attend the 79th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Hilton Midtown in New York, October 17, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

"I just want to say that I'm Catholic, and tonight is one of the biggest dinners next to the Last Supper," Shannon, dressed as Mary Katherine Gallagher, told Harris in the video. 

"It is a very important dinner, and it's an important tradition that I'm so proud to be a part of," Harris responded, before Shannon delivered her character's hallmark odd behavior of sticking her hands under her armpits and smelling them. 

"Is there anything that you think that maybe I shouldn't bring up tonight?" Harris asked. 

"Well, don't lie. Thou shall not bear false witness to thy neighbor," Shannon responded. 

"Indeed. Especially thy neighbor's election results," Harris said in a dig at Trump. 

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul and comedian Jim Gaffigan attend the annual Alfred E. Smith Foundation Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown on October 17, 2024 in New York City. Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump was the featured speaker with Gaffigan as the Master of Ceremonies at the the 79th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. The dinner, a white-tie charity event that benefits Catholic charities, is known for political figures poking fun at one another. The foundation honors the late Alfred E. Smith, former governor of New York and America's first Catholic presidential nominee. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (getty images)

Supporters of Harris lauded the video on social media as a "must watch," while others commended her for skipping the dinner

Former President Donald Trump took shots at Harris during his remarks, including her absence at the historic dinner. 

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raises his fist as he and his wife Melania Trump attend the 79th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Hilton Midtown in New York, October 17, 2024. (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

"I must say I was shocked when I heard that Kamala was skipping the Al Smith dinner. I'd really hoped that you would come, because we can't get enough of hearing her beautiful laugh. She laughs like crazy," Trump joked at another point.

Harris wrapped up her video on a serious note, including invoking the Gospel of Luke. 

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"The Gospel of Luke tells us that faith has the power to shine a light on those living in darkness, and to guide our feet in the path of peace. In the spirit of tonight's dinner, let us recommit to reaching across divides, to seek understanding and common ground. And in honor of the great Al Smith, let us fight to build a better future with faith in God, our country, and in each other," she said. 

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