“Shocking Claim: Did Tiger Woods Just Slam Kamala Harris for Her ‘Fake Black Accent’?”
In early September 2024, a rumor spread online suggesting that professional golfer Tiger Woods had criticized U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris for using a “fake Black accent.” The claim, circulated by the Facebook page American Liberty, included a meme alleging Woods said, “Kamala’s fake Black accent is embarrassing and extremely offensive.” This rumor gained traction…
In early September 2024, a rumor spread online suggesting that professional golfer Tiger Woods had criticized U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris for using a “fake Black accent.” The claim, circulated by the Facebook page American Liberty, included a meme alleging Woods said, “Kamala’s fake Black accent is embarrassing and extremely offensive.” This rumor gained traction on platforms like X, with some users mistakenly believing it to be true. Rapper Uncle Luke even recorded a video condemning Woods for this supposed comment.
However, there is no evidence that Woods ever made such a statement. The rumor originated from the American Liberty Facebook page, which is a part of the America’s Last Line of Defense (ALLOD) network, a known source of satirical and fictional content. The page itself describes its content as not real.
The rumor seemed to emerge after some Republicans and right-wing media questioned perceived changes in Harris’ accent during various public appearances in September. For instance, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about a supposed Southern accent in Harris’ speech, to which Jean-Pierre responded that she had “no idea” what he was referring to.
Snopes has previously debunked similar satirical claims from the ALLOD network, including a false story that McDonald’s had once fired Harris for stealing.