Overview

• Kamala Harris delivered her most direct remarks since her 2024 presidential election loss during a surprise appearance at the Leading Women Defined Summit in California.
• She criticized President Trump’s administration for rolling back protections for minorities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, and fostering a climate of fear.
• Harris emphasized the importance of courage and community in resisting political challenges, describing both fear and courage as contagious forces.
• While she has not formally announced her next move, Harris hinted at a potential run for California governor in 2026, with a decision expected by the end of summer 2025.
• Her remarks came as controversy surrounds her husband’s law firm, which recently struck a deal with the Trump administration, complicating her public narrative.