Overview

• On The Late Show, Harris warned that U.S. checks and balances have collapsed under Trump’s second term, declaring the political system "broken."
• She accused the Republican-controlled Congress and the Supreme Court of yielding to the president, effectively granting him a free pass for his agenda.
• Harris formally ruled out a 2026 run for California governor, keeping open the possibility of seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.
• She urged citizens to defend their rights and vowed to remain an active participant in the struggle to uphold American democracy.
• President Trump dismissed Harris’s remarks with personal insults, criticizing her speaking abilities and 2024 campaign performance.