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Kamala Harris delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump’s initial 100 days in control, cautioning in her inaugural significant address post-departure from the office of vice president that the country was experiencing a “ wholesale abandonment of America’s loftiest principles” by the president.
Of speaking to an audience huddled with Democrats in San Francisco, Harris adopted a resolute stance. She commended those leading the pushback against President Trump and his assertive agenda—from lawmakers taking bold measures to judges “defending the rule of law when faced with those who would incarcerate them,” universities defying the irrational demands coming from the Trump Administration and ordinary Americans mobilizing to safeguard social security programs.
Harris’ Re-Emergence from the Shadows
The address— her most assertive since Trump assent to the presidency, portrayed a notable re-emergence for Harris, who, following her presumable loss of the 2024 election to Trump, has maintained a relatively muted presence. She has maintained a get low profile since exiting office in January after the bitter-ending of her bid for the presidency.
Allegations of Intentional Turmoil
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In her speech, she accused the current president of deliberately instigating fear and disorder to bolster his own authority, precipitating the country towards a constitutional crisis in a “high-speed” commencement to his presidency.
“They are counting on the idea that, if they can strike fear into a few, it will have a deterrent effect on others,” she stated. “But what they’ve overlooked is that fear isn’t the only thing that’s transmissible. Bravery is transmissible as well.”
What Lies Ahead for Harris
Harris urged citizens to continue their community organizing and campaigning for elected seats if they intend to defend and advance civil rights and freedoms, defending:’Let’s cement this movement in our history forever’.
Delivering the keynote address at the 20th Emerge America occasion, held at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, was indeed a fitting conclusion for Harris. Initially beginning her legal career, then running for San Francisco District Attorney (ADA) office in 2003, inspired the creation of the political action panel, and on Wednesday Harris, a native of the bay area and the country’s former vice president, paid homage to the organization’s work in recruiting and educating future Democratic female politicians.
Report from the Crowd
The crowd consisted of Democratic financiers, nominees, and politicians, including Eleni Kounalakis, California’s lieutenant governor, and former California Representative Katie Porter, who are both aiming for the state’s governor’s seat.
When the Elephant walks into the room…
Concluding with the story of a viral video in which elephants at the San Diego Zoo formed a protective barrier around the most vulnerable members when the ground started to shake, the Californian former Vice- President saw it as a “powerful metaphor” for collective resistance.
“The lesson is don’t, don’t scatter,” she speculated.
Attendees Stood Energised Following This Feisty Call to Arms
As people left for the night tickets off the event, folk discussed the angle in which the former vice permanent under president Joe Biden would take to the political landscape.
“I believe Harris holds the key to democratic prevalence. I wish she sounded like she did tonight on the campaign,” stated a predominantly Democratic stay-at-home-mum, who attended the event.
” She was on fire” said attendee John Glass. “I thought it was going to be more of a cursory speech, it was anything but that.