Vice President Kamala Harris Makes ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ History
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a historic appearance on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” The Democratic presidential candidate will be featured in the Season 9 finale episode, which will hit Paramount+ on Friday.
Harris’s appearance marks the first time a vice president has graced the “Drag Race” stage. The competition series has previously welcomed other political figures, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
In a teaser video for the episode, Harris speaks out against the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and encourages viewers to register to vote. “Each day we are seeing our rights and freedoms under attack, including the right of everyone to be who they are, love who they love, openly and with pride,” she says. “So as we fight back against these attacks, let’s all remember no one is alone.”
Harris’s appearance on “Drag Race” is part of her ongoing campaign for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. She is scheduled to kick off her campaign on Sunday.
The Season 9 finale episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will also feature appearances by actors Leslie Jones and Cheyenne Jackson and pop star Lance Bass.
Commentary:
Vice President Harris’s appearance on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is a significant moment for both the show and for the LGBTQ+ community.
Harris is the highest-ranking government official to ever appear on the show, and her appearance sends a clear message of support to LGBTQ+ people. It also shows that Harris is not afraid to embrace pop culture and connect with voters on a personal level.
Harris’s message of unity and inclusion is particularly timely given the recent attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. In recent months, we have seen states passing laws that discriminate against transgender people and restrict access to gender-affirming care. We have also seen a rise in violence against LGBTQ+ people.
Harris’s appearance on “Drag Race” is a reminder that we must continue to fight for the rights of all LGBTQ+ people. We must also continue to work towards a more inclusive and just society for all.
