Colbert told Harris the 2024 race had been called by some the "vibe election" when she selected running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Colbert added that this is what cuts through with voters, similar to how candidates are judged on whether voters would like to have a beer with them or not.

Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung responded on X: “Kamala drinks a beer to show Americans how relatable she is, but she ends up looking like an out-of-touch elitist trying to gaslight everyone into thinking she’s one of them.”