Did Kamala Harris used hidden earpiece during US presidential debate?

New Delhi: Vice President Kamala Harris, known for her impactful campaign style, recently made waves not just for her political stance but for her choice of accessories. During the high-profile presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, Harris’s attire, including a pair of white pearl earrings, drew significant attention. However, the debate over her accessories took an unexpected turn when some speculated that her earrings might have been more than just a fashion statement.

Speculations about earrings ignite online buzz

The controversy began when an X (formerly Twitter) user compared Harris’s pearl earrings to the Nova H1 audio earrings. The Nova H1 is a pioneering product featuring wireless earphones disguised as pearl earrings. This comparison led to speculation that Harris might have used these earrings as an audio transmitter to receive external assistance during the debate.

The X user posted a zoomed-in image of Harris next to a picture of the Nova H1 earrings, claiming, “KAMALA HARRIS EXPOSED FOR WEARING EARPIECE IN DEBATE *PROOF.” The post suggested that the earrings worn by Harris were similar to the Nova H1, which is known for its audio transmission capabilities and discreet design.

🚨🚨KAMALA HARRIS EXPOSED FOR WEARING EARPIECE IN DEBATE *PROOF

She is seen wearing an earring developed by Nova Audio Earrings first seen at CES 2023.

This earring has audio transmission capabilities and acts as a discreet earpiece.

Kamala Harris confirms claims that a… pic.twitter.com/1y60rUdJT0

— ELECTION2024 🇺🇸 (@24ELECTIONS) September 11, 2024

Social media users reaction to the post

The reaction to this speculation has been polarized. Supporters of Donald Trump have been particularly vocal, driving the conversation on social media and fueling the debate over Harris’s earrings. On the other hand, Kamala Harris’s supporters and neutral observers have countered these claims. Some argued that the earrings Harris wore did not match the Nova H1 model and were likely from Tiffany, as evidenced by links and images shared online.

BUSTED! SHE'S WEARING EARPHONE EARRINGS

NOVA H1 Audio Earrings - the first and only wireless earphones embedded in a pair of pearl earrings on a gold- or silver-plated clip.

LOOK AT HER EARRINGS! Busted! pic.twitter.com/gJYwbXQWmU

— The Truth About Vaccines (@TTAVOfficial) September 11, 2024

A notable defense came from an X user who identified the earrings as Tiffany pieces, not the audio-transmitting kind. This user provided a link to the Tiffany earrings, reinforcing the argument that Harris’s accessories were not what critics claimed.

Kamala Harris wasn’t wearing Nova H1 earring headphones. Quit lying to yourselves. She’s wearing Tiffany Hardwear pearl earrings. See how the Nova earrings only have one stalk coming off of them? See how Kamala’s has two? They’re not even the same thing. pic.twitter.com/zfTXRjEfDr

— Daulton (@DaultonVenglar) September 11, 2024

Critical Confrontation in the Presidential debate

Amid the accessory controversy, the debate itself was a critical moment in the presidential race. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump presented starkly contrasting views on key issues, including abortion, foreign policy, national security, immigration and American democracy. The debate was a significant event, potentially the only face-off before the November presidential election.

Harris entered the race after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential contest in July. Former President Trump, having lost the 2020 election, is seeking a return to office.