After a devastating defeat in the 2024 election, rumors have surfaced regarding Kamala Harris’s next move. According to reports, the former vice president is considering launching a think tank. Unsurprisingly, this idea has sparked widespread mockery from conservatives online, who are quick to point out Harris’s well-documented struggles with public speaking and her inability to articulate coherent ideas during the campaign.

Harris was widely viewed as a liability even before her run for president. Throughout her tenure as vice president, she gained notoriety not just for embarrassing gaffes but also for her uncanny ability to stumble over basic talking points. Her uninspiring performance on the campaign trail only amplified the concerns that she lacked the skills and leadership qualities needed for higher office.

The idea for Harris’s think tank was first reported by the *New York Times* on April 11, 2025, where they noted that she and her husband were “weighing each new opportunity” after the election. One possibility they’re considering: launching an “institute for policy and ideas.” According to the article, her longtime adviser Brian Nelson has approached several universities, including Howard and Stanford, to discuss the prospect.

Andrew Stiles, a writer for *The Free Beacon*, wasted no time in sarcastically mocking the proposal, sharing the excerpt on Twitter with the caption: “Kamala Harris, known for her deep knowledge and ability to articulate complex issues, is thinking about launching an institute for policy and ideas.” The sarcasm was immediately apparent, given Harris’s inability to keep a grasp on basic policy details throughout her campaign.

The conservative response was swift and filled with ridicule. One commenter joked, “Job 1: Finding some ideas and learning what policy is.” Another mocked the idea’s potential failure, saying, “I’ve got a feeling unless Venn diagrams, Yellow School Buses, and a deep philosophical understanding of the significance of time are part of the syllabus, it might be destined to fail.”

Some went further, parodying Harris’s notorious speaking style. One commenter posted a mock Harris-like speech: “You see, an institute is a PLACE. You see? And in this PLACE, we will share ideas. Ideas about policy, yes. Ideas about…really, even ideas about ideas. Because a wise man once said an idea is like a thought. But only in the context of this thought, do you truly have…an idea.”

Beyond the jokes, there were more serious concerns about the potential for corruption. Several conservatives questioned whether this think tank would be just another front for a Clinton-style money laundering operation. One commenter raised suspicions: “Same as the Clinton Foundation. You provide money laundering and influence-peddler-finder services, claim you are a charitable foundation, and keep a healthy commission for yourself in the form of ‘advisory fees.’”

Another user noted the irony of elite academic institutions seemingly lining up to support Harris, given her lack of any notable policy accomplishments. “The fact that there are elite academic schools lining up to host Kamala Harris and her ‘institute for policy and ideas’ despite the fact that she has no policy accomplishments whatsoever tells you exactly how committed to left-wing ideology universities have become,” the comment read.

Some conservatives took the opportunity to make light of the whole situation, imagining what Harris’s think tank might look like in practice. One user joked, “Welcome to the Harris Institute on Policies and Ideas, where we have policies on ideas, and ideas about policies. We’ll focus our policies around our ideas, and our ideas will be policy-focused.” Another chimed in, saying, “Ah yes, The Searching For Policies from History to Present to Find Policies in Historical Context That Can Be Used in the Future Policies of Democrats Institute and Wine Bar. Open 27 Hours a Day.”

As the idea of Harris’s think tank continues to make waves, conservatives are not holding back in their criticisms. Whether or not this plan ever comes to fruition remains to be seen, but it’s clear that many see it as just another attempt by the failed vice president to remain relevant. It’s safe to say, however, that the “institute for policy and ideas” may need to work on a policy for credibility first.