No questions please: Kamala Harris mocked for holding ‘staged’ townhall

A video clip of Shriver’s exchange soon went viral on social media, leading to widespread criticism. Many users remarked that the event appeared more like a staged production rather than a genuine town hall, where candidates typically engage with unscripted questions from voters. Comments on X (formerly Twitter) were filled with scepticism, with one user remarking that the event resembled a “stage production” rather than an authentic town hall, claiming that Harris was unable to handle spontaneous interactions.