Harris returns to national stage praising Trump opponents' courage

1/5/2025 16:12

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris called on Wednesday for Americans to stand up together against U.S. President Donald Trump and what she called "the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history".



Harris made the remarks in her biggest speech since leaving office, marking something of a political re-emergence for the Democratic presidential candidate since she lost the election to Trump last year. She is seen as a strong candidate for California governor next year, if she runs, and could be a presidential contender again.



Speaking on Trump's 100th day in office, Harris said the tariffs that have been the hallmarks of Trump's economic policy were "clearly inviting a recession".

She said Trump's politics benefited the rich and described his "narrow, self-serving vision", where they "punish truth tellers, favor loyalists, cash in on their power, and leave everyone else to fend for themselves".