Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has come under political fire after hosting a livestreamed event with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.

During the Sept. 19 “Unite for America” rally, which featured Hollywood stars Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Stiller via video geared toward rallying support for Harris ahead of the 2024 election, the event quickly became the goal of online criticism from Trump supporters.

The response to Winfrey’s first joint tweet with the previous California attorney general was so overwhelming that she disabled comments a couple of posts on Instagram promoting the event and recap afterward. Fans speculated that the lockout was related to the wave of negative reactions and hostile remarks questioning the integrity of each women.

“The stakes in this election are very high, and each of us has a job to do between now and Election Day.” To read caption on a post Harris made just hours before the event.

Harris also expressed her excitement at the chance to meet with Winfrey, calling it a “one-of-a-kind livestream event” to discuss their shared vision for a greater future.

But the comments section quickly became a battleground for political rhetoric, with a flood of Trump supporters pouring in.

“One billionaire and one millionaire telling us we can’t trust the rich,” one comment read, while one other added: “This will be a pass. No respect for Oprah anymore and we never had for Kamala.”

Hostility increased when some users accused Harris of being out of touch with key national issues similar to military strategy, with one noting, “Harris doesn’t even know where our troops are. Disturbing! I know how I vote.”

The critical backlash also revived old allegations about Winfrey’s past relationships.

“Oprah was Donald Trump’s best friend until he ran for president as a Republican. He hasn’t changed. She has,” one user said, referring to Winfrey’s once-friendly relationship with the previous president.

Winfrey’s decision to disable commenting on her posts posts fueled further conspiracy theories.

“I WONDER why Instagram disabled messages for Kamala… during the OPRAH chat… Hmmmmmm! They didn’t disable President Trump’s messages with the Jewish Federation,” one other user speculated.

The criticism didn’t stop there. Several comments ridiculed each women, accusing them of being out of touch with odd Americans.

One commenter noted, “This is the same way (Oprah) tried to sell her Weight Loss Plan for years and then turned around and used Ozempic when she decided to lose weight!!!! Please!!!!! Don’t buy the bridge she’s trying to sell.”

One person said bluntly: “Nobody trusts Oprah anymore, this is a bad idea!!!”

Trust within the 18-time Emmy winner has waned over time.

When Winfrey opened a college in South Africa in 2007, certainly one of the teachers was charged with sexual assault, and lots of blamed her.

Even when she tried to raise money for people in Maui, Hawaii, people questioned her intentions and ridiculed her for using odd people’s money while she sat on estimated net price $2.7 billion.

Despite the backlash, Harris supporters rallied within the comments to defend the candidate’s policies.

Winfrey and Harris’ interview itself also sparked controversy, particularly due to Harris’ admission that he owned a gun.

Oprah said she was surprised to learn Kamala Harris owns a gun.

Harris: “If someone breaks into my house, they’re going to get shot.” photo:twitter.com/1paBEwuuPX

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“If someone breaks into my house, they’re going to get shot,” Harris told Winfrey candidly, apparently surprising the “Beloved” actor and producer.

Winfrey, who has famously struggled to connect with odd Americans on problems with wealth and sophistication, also found herself in hot water when Harris shared her plan for tax breaks for small businesses.

Oprah said she was surprised to learn Kamala Harris owns a gun.

Harris: “If someone breaks into my house, they’re going to get shot.” photo:twitter.com/1paBEwuuPX

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— Yashar Ali (@yashar) September 20, 2024

Another segment that seemed to show Winfrey’s lack of knowledge of average people concerned small business owners and Harris’ plan to give start-ups a $50,000 tax break so that they can pursue the American dream by running their very own business.

When Harris mentioned the $50,000 tax deduction, Winfrey joked, “It’s a tiny business.” Harris replied, “The concept of a business,” prompting mixed reactions from MAGA fans in regards to the billionaire’s perceived out-of-touchness with on a regular basis Americans.

However, Harris-Walz’s supporters rallied on Platform X when the clips were shared.

“Watch out, you MAGA idiots. She has her rules. Trump lies to you about his promises. He will never keep them,” one user he fired it back uppointing to Harris’ plans for small business owners, including a $50,000 tax break for startups.

“He still has nothing but a health care plan. He doesn’t have to worry about infrastructure because President Biden has already taken care of that. I’m voting for someone who actually cares about me, not billionaires. What about you?”

“For me, starting a small business will become more feasible if Kamala is elected and this is implemented. Especially with interest rates dropping” as well as other.

While Trump supporters dominated many of the comment sections, Harris’ base remained strong. Grassroots groups like Latinas for Harris, White Dudes for Harris and Win With Black Men joined the net conversation, hosting phone calls and virtual events to bolster support for the candidate.

Harris’ campaign advisers said nearly 200,000 people signed up to watch the live stream across apps, and nearly 100,000 watched it on YouTube. Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitch were also heavily used to broadcast the event.

Despite the negative response, Harris’ team stays optimistic about her standing, with recent polls showing her leading Trump 47 percent to 42 percent. In key battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada and North Carolina, Harris has a bonus, while in Arizona the 2 candidates remain tied, according to Reuters.

Winfrey’s decision to disable the comments section could have been an attempt to quell negativity, however the episode underscores the deepening political divide because the 2024 election approaches. The presidential race looks set to get increasingly nasty.