Overview

• Harris's keynote address at the Emerge America gala in San Francisco will mark her most extensive public remarks since leaving office in January 2025.
• She is expected to criticize President Trump’s handling of the economy, U.S. institutions, and foreign policy, highlighting market instability and fears of a trade war under his administration.
• The speech comes at a critical moment for Democrats as they regroup following Republican gains in the 2024 elections, including control of Congress.
• Harris has not ruled out future political ambitions, with speculation surrounding potential bids for California governor in 2026 or another run for the presidency.
• The event underscores Harris’s role in mobilizing Democratic women through Emerge America, an organization she has supported since its inception.