Former Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines this week with her first major public address since leaving office — and she didn’t hold back.
Speaking at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala, Harris called the current political moment a “turning point in American history,” taking direct aim at Donald Trump’s administration and what she described as a deliberate dismantling of democratic norms.
“They want us to believe fear is contagious,” Harris said to a standing ovation. “But what they’ve overlooked is that courage is contagious too.”
Harris on Trump, Tariffs, and Economic Turmoil
In her wide-ranging speech, Harris pointed to what she described as a “man-made economic crisis” triggered by “reckless tariffs” and a “disregard for court orders.” She credited everyday Americans for standing strong amid instability.
“Families are paying more for essentials, businesses are freezing investments, and retirement accounts are taking hits — this is not accidental. This is part of an agenda decades in the making.”
While her tone was fierce, it was also hopeful — urging Americans across party lines to see through political theater and focus on protecting democracy.
“We Are in a Constitutional Crisis”
Perhaps the most striking moment came when Harris declared that the United States is teetering on the edge of a constitutional crisis.
“We’re living in a moment when checks and balances — the foundation of our democracy — are beginning to buckle. And when they collapse, that is a constitutional crisis. One that affects everyone.”
Her speech called on voters to “lock it in,” stay engaged, and remember that the power of the country lies not in the White House but in the hands of its people.
“This country belongs to We, the People,” she said passionately.
Social Media Reacts: Applause and Outrage
Harris’s remarks quickly trended across social media, with reactions split sharply along political lines.
Supporters praised the speech as “truthful” and “energizing,” while critics called it “circular rhetoric” and labeled Harris “irrelevant.”
One user wrote, “Courage is contagious. Love for America is contagious, too,” while another replied, “I’m a Democrat and I don’t want to hear from her again.”
Whether praised or panned, Harris’s message hit a nerve — and signaled that she may not be done shaping the national conversation.
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With the 2026 elections already casting a long shadow, one thing is clear: Kamala Harris is back in the arena — and she’s not pulling punches.
