Stephen Colbert Teaches Trump How to Say Kamala's Name

In a recent episode of "The Late Show," host Stephen Colbert humorously addressed the ongoing mispronunciation of Vice President Kamala Harris' name by former President Donald Trump and other Republicans. This segment followed a heartwarming moment at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) where Harris' great-nieces, Amara and Leela Ajagu, provided a playful tutorial on how to correctly pronounce their aunt's name. During the DNC, the young instructors charmed the audience by breaking down the pronunciation: “First you say ‘comma,’ like a comma in a sentence,” Amara explained, while Leela added, “Then you say ‘la,’ like, ‘la, la, la, la.’” Colbert praised the duo as the “most adorable instructors ever,” highlighting the contrast between their clarity and the frequent missteps by political figures. Colbert then took the opportunity to deliver a light-hearted jab at Trump, suggesting that if he needed help with pronunciation, he could start with his own name. “By the way, if you’re looking to pronounce her opponent’s first name, it’s Don, like mafia leader, and old, like how his act is getting,” Colbert quipped, eliciting laughter from the audience. This segment not only showcased Colbert's comedic talent but also underscored the importance of correctly pronouncing names in political discourse, especially for prominent figures like Vice President Harris.