The New York Post reported that a video clip from 1995 has recently resurfaced, showing Vice President Kamala Harris being mistaken for the daughter of Willie Brown, her romantic partner at the time.

The footage, which has gone viral on social media, comes from an ABC News segment about Brown and has gained renewed attention just hours before Harris's scheduled debate with former President Donald Trump.

The video, part of a "PrimeTime Live" segment, captures a moment when an unidentified woman asks Harris, "Excuse me, are you his daughter?" Harris, visibly taken aback, responds with a simple "No, I'm not."

This exchange has reignited discussions about Harris's past relationship with Brown and its potential impact on her political career.

Harris And Brown's Relationship History

Harris' relationship with Brown began in 1994 when Harris was approximately 29 years old, and Brown was around 60.

At the time, Brown was married and held the position of speaker in the California State Assembly. Their romantic involvement reportedly lasted until sometime in 1995, coinciding with Brown's successful campaign for mayor of San Francisco.

Brown appointed Harris to two state commissions during their relationship: the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board and the Medical Assistance Commission.

These appointments have been controversial, with some suggesting they advanced Harris's political career.

Brown has addressed these appointments, stating, "Yes, I may have influenced her career by appointing her to two state commissions when I was Assembly speaker." However, he also noted that he had helped the careers of several other politicians whom he did not date.

Political Implications And Accusations

The resurfaced video has reignited discussions about the potential influence of Harris and Brown's relationship on her political trajectory.

In 2003, Harris successfully ran for San Francisco district attorney with Brown's support, further fueling speculation about the extent of his influence on her career.

Investigative journalist Peter Schweizer has been particularly critical of this period in Harris's career. He accused Harris of being a "corrupt prosecutor," suggesting that Brown's support for her district attorney campaign was motivated by a desire to protect his allies from ongoing investigations.

Schweizer stated on social media:

Kamala Harris has a long history as a corrupt prosecutor. I don't use that word lightly. Mayor Willie Brown helped get her elected as San Francisco District Atty. because the current DA, Terence Hallinan was pursuing legal cases against his friends and donors.

These accusations have added a layer of controversy to Harris's political background, though it's important to note that they remain contested claims.

Recent Political Developments

The timing of the video's resurgence is particularly noteworthy, coming just before Harris's scheduled debate with former President Donald Trump. Trump has recently claimed to have insight into Harris and Brown's relationship, stating at a press conference: "I know Willie Brown very well."

Trump further suggested that Brown "had a big part in what happened with Kamala," implying that the relationship had a significant impact on her political ascent.

The resurfaced video from 1995 shows Vice President Kamala Harris being mistaken for Willie Brown's daughter during their past romantic relationship. The clip has reignited discussions about Brown's influence on Harris's early political career, including his appointments of Harris to state commissions.

Critics, including investigative journalist Peter Schweizer, have accused Harris of benefiting improperly from this relationship, while others view it as part of the complex landscape of political networking. The video's reemergence coincides with Harris's upcoming debate against former President Donald Trump, who has also commented on the Harris-Brown connection.