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Vice President Harris Tours Michigan Semiconductor Facility

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, July 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Corning’s Hemlock Semiconductor Next Gen Facility in Michigan on Monday to emphasize the importance of investing in American manufacturing jobs. The facility recently received a $325 million preliminary investment under the CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan bill passed in 2022 during the Biden administration.

During her tour, Vice President Harris had the opportunity to explore the assembly line and interact with workers. At one point, she was cautioned by her tour host not to touch some sharp materials on display, to which she responded with a light-hearted acknowledgment.

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