Kamala Harris’ Campaign Embraces ‘Brat Summer’ Following Charli XCX Endorsement

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Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer After President Joe Biden withdrew his reelection campaign yesterday, the endorsements have been rolling in for Vice President Kamala Harris to be selected as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election.

But pop fans were tickled slime green after Harris secured support from none other than Charli XCX, who has inspired the internet and beyond to have a “brat summer” since releasing her album “Brat” last month.

Shortly after Biden gave his endorsement of Harris, the singer-songwriter made a declaration of her own: “Kamala IS brat,” she tweeted on X (formerly Twitter).kamala IS brat Over on the profile page of @KamalaHQ, Harris’ official rapid response page for her presidential campaign, the endorsement was clearly welcomed, as its header banner was changed to “kamala hq” in black text over a green background — a nod to the simple yet effective cover art for Charli’s “Brat.” So what exactly does being a “brat,” at least in Charli’s world, mean? “You’re just like that girl who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes,” said Charli on TikTok. “Who feels herself but then also maybe has a breakdown but kind of like parties through it, is very honest, is very blunt, a little bit volatile.

Does dumb things but it’s brat, you’re brat. That’s brat.” But beyond Charli’s description, it’s become a culture among fans since her sixth studio album blasted off in June.