Vice President Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, unveiling a new piece of viral merchandise: a $40 camouflage hat emblazoned with 'Harris Walz.' Produced by Unionwear, these hats were available for preorder on September 23, with high demand pushing the shipping date to October 7. All proceeds go to the Harris Victory Fund, supporting Harris’s campaign and other Democratic candidates. The hat has gained social media buzz, especially after comparisons to pop star Chappell Roan’s similar camo hat. Roan reacted with surprise, asking, "Is this real?" Governor Walz proudly wears the hat, showcasing it after a Philadelphia rally as their campaign embarks on a tour across seven swing states, blending politics with pop culture to engage young voters.
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00:00Vice President Kamala Harris just announced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz,
00:03is the official Democratic vice presidential candidate, and their new merch is having a
00:07viral moment.
00:08With this new announcement comes the first viral piece of merchandise for the campaign
00:12— a $40 camouflage hat proudly displaying Harris-Walz.
00:16Produced by UnionWear, a Newark-based company known for its union-made products, these hats
00:20were available for pre-order for delivery on Sept. 23.
00:23However, due to high demand, the shipping date has been pushed to Oct. 7.
00:26All proceeds support the Harris Victory Fund, benefiting Harris' presidential election
00:30campaign and Democratic candidates nationwide.
00:33The hat sparked a buzz in social media, especially after memes compared the hat to pop star Chappell
00:38Roane's hat, which also sports camo with the words, Midwest Princess, on it.
00:42Roane has been known for the album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which recently
00:46woed crowds at Lollapalooza.
00:48She even reacted to the Harris-Walz hat with a surprise, posting, quote,
00:51Is this real?
00:52Governor Walz has been proudly wearing the new hat, showcasing it in a photo after a
00:56Democratic rally in Philadelphia.
00:58The campaign kicked off a five-day tour across seven crucial swing states.
01:02The camo hat reflects their strategy to blend politics with popular culture, engaging voters
01:07through both classic and trendy means.