Kamala Harris has honest message for Trump voters as she speaks out for first time in months
In her first major public appearance since the 2024 election defeat, former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a passionate call to action at the Leading Women Defined Summit in California.
Addressing growing anxieties under the Trump administration, Harris didn’t hold back in her critique while urging Americans to find courage in uncertain times.
Harris spoke openly about the fear spreading across the nation as Trump implements controversial policies, including aggressive trade tariffs that have rattled global allies. “When one person, when a few stand with the courage… to say what is happening is wrong, that is contagious,” she told the crowd.
The former VP criticized what she called a disturbing trend of organizations staying silent in the face of what she described as “unconstitutional threats” from the current administration. “We are seeing those who are capitulating… and it understandably creates a great sense of fear,” Harris said, though she lightened the moment by joking, “I’m not here to say I told you so,” drawing laughter from the audience.
Harris’ speech aligns with growing Democratic pushback after months of relative quiet post-election. Representative Jamie Raskin, speaking to MSNBC, acknowledged initial shock but promised renewed resistance: “Now everyone is in a fighting mood.” He hinted at upcoming demonstrations in Washington DC as opposition to Trump’s policies solidifies.
The address marks Harris’ reemergence as a leading voice against Trump’s agenda, framing the current political climate as a battle for democracy itself.
Her message resonated with attendees – a mix of relief that Democratic leaders are finding their footing and concern about what the next four years may bring.
As Trump forges ahead with his “America First” policies, Harris’ speech signals Democrats are preparing to shift from post-election introspection to active opposition, with civil liberties and global relationships as key battlegrounds.
