Vice President Kamala Harris once again found herself in the crosshairs of Republican ridicule after delivering a series of rambling and repetitive remarks on the recent U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange. The exchange, hailed by President Biden as a "feat of diplomacy," saw the safe return of several Americans from Russian custody, making it the largest prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War.

During a meeting with reporters, including Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich and Marine Corps veteran Paul Whelan, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Harris echoed the President's statements in celebrating the accomplishment. She expressed gratitude towards President Biden and praised his career-long commitment to resolving such issues.

The exchange involved a total of 24 individuals and was the result of challenging negotiations between Washington, D.C., and Moscow. Six countries released at least one prisoner each, while Turkey hosted the exchange in Ankara. Harris emphasized that the success of the deal highlighted the importance of having an experienced diplomat as president.

However, Harris's remarks quickly came under fire from GOP critics and conservative media figures who accused her of offering a "word salad" without the guidance of a teleprompter. The Trump campaign's rapid response team even labeled her comments as "KAMALA - UNSCRIPTED FOR THE FIRST TIME." Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance mocked her, comparing her speech to that of a third-grader giving a book report on a book she hadn't read.

Further criticism came from Guy Benson of Fox News, who jokingly suggested getting her back on prompter. Ben Shapiro, the co-founder of the Daily Wire, went as far as saying she was no longer just producing word salad but "word slaw." This is not the first time Harris has been criticized for her incoherent off-the-cuff remarks, as she has been previously lampooned for repeating herself in public speeches.

Some Republicans speculated whether Harris purposefully avoids unscripted interactions with the press to prevent any potential viral moments that could harm her campaign. The lack of press conferences or interviews since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee has raised questions. The Harris campaign has thus far not responded to inquiries about this matter.

While Republicans focus on Harris's rhetorical blunders, a Democratic strategist argued that this was a diversion tactic, as they are unable to attack the Biden-Harris administration on substantive issues after the successful return of captive Americans. The strategist also took a jab at former President Trump, noting his refusal to debate Harris.

It remains unclear at this time if a debate between Harris and Trump will take place, as the previously planned debate between Biden and Trump was canceled after Biden dropped out.