Vice President Harris struggles through Hurricane Milton speech

Vice President Harris covered her mouth during a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hurricane Milton update on Wednesday and appeared to tell staff that she was on a live broadcast after stumbling through a speech to the people of Florida.

President Biden and Harris were briefed by emergency officials on life-saving preparations for Hurricane Milton. The two also received the latest updates on the forecast and expected impacts for Florida.

While Biden attended the meeting from the White House, Harris and others attended virtually.

At one point during the briefing, Harris covered her mouth and appeared to convey a message to someone else.

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Vice President Harris covered her mouth during a press conference on Hurricane Milton and could be heard saying, “It's a live broadcast.” (Pool)

“It’s a live broadcast,” she was heard saying.

The moment came nearly 20 minutes after Harris stumbled through a speech to Floridians. She looked down several times and appeared to be referring to notes or a script.

“To the people of Florida and especially the people of the Tampa area: We urge you to take this storm seriously,” she said. “As has been said, this is a storm that is expected to reach historic proportions. And I know many of you are tough…and you've weathered these hurricanes before. This one will be different.”

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Vice President Harris stumbled through a speech before later telling staff who might be in attendance that she was on a live broadcast. (Pool)

“We ask you to understand in every way that it is becoming more dangerous, more deadly and more catastrophic. So please listen to your local officials,” Harris added. “They know what they're talking about. They know what they're doing. And if you are asked to evacuate, please evacuate immediately. Don’t wait until it’s too late.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Harris' office for comment on the incident but has not yet received a response.

Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 storm strength several times in the last two days made landfall in the Tampa, Florida area Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm.