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Kamala Harris Criticizes Trump’s Policies in First Major Post-Office Speech

In a San Francisco address, the former vice president condemned Trump’s first 100 days as a calculated agenda undermining democratic norms and economic stability.

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FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris speaks before signing the desk drawer in her ceremonial office, a long-standing tradition for Vice Presidents, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
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Overview

  • Harris delivered her first major speech since leaving office at Emerge America's 20th anniversary gala in San Francisco, coinciding with Trump’s 100th day in his second term.
  • She accused the administration of abandoning America's ideals and fostering the 'greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history' through reckless tariffs.
  • Harris framed the administration’s actions as part of a decades-long conservative strategy to shrink government, privatize services, and benefit the wealthy.
  • She warned of a constitutional crisis due to the erosion of institutional checks and balances, urging Americans to stand together against authoritarian tactics.
  • Harris has yet to announce her political future but is reportedly considering a 2026 California gubernatorial bid, with a decision expected by the end of summer.