During her speech, Kamala Harris addressed the widespread fear across the U.S. under the Trump administration.
Kamala Harris has broken her silence after months away from the spotlight. In a powerful speech, she urged Americans to stand strong under Donald Trump’s leadership.
Her message resonated with many, especially as the country faces uncertainty under the new administration.
Harris addresses fear in America under Trump’s leadership
Since her 2024 election loss, Kamala Harris has stayed out of the public eye. Now, she is speaking out.
During the Leading Women Defined Summit in California, Harris addressed the growing fear under Trump’s administration. She acknowledged the anxiety many feel, particularly after Trump’s controversial tariff policies.
His latest economic move—placing heavy tariffs on foreign nations—has sparked backlash. Allies are bracing for economic fallout, while Americans worry about rising costs.
Harris’s speech focused on the importance of courage in difficult times.
Harris calls for courage in the face of uncertainty
In her speech, Harris emphasized that courage is essential in times of political and economic turmoil.
She said: “When one person, when a few stand with the courage, that is the courage exhibited by the leaders in this room every day.
She urged Americans to acknowledge their fears while still pushing forward.
“To have the courage to say I feel fear, the courage to say what is happening is wrong, the courage to say that there is a way that we must chart to get through this.
She reminded the audience that democracy is still in their hands.
“Understanding our power in the democracy that we still have if we hold on to it.
“Courage is contagious.”
Her message was clear—fear is natural, but Americans must not let it control them.
Harris criticizes Trump’s administration and its impact
Harris did not hold back when discussing the current administration. She condemned Trump’s leadership and the silence of many organizations.
“We are seeing organizations stay quiet,” she said. “We are seeing those who are capitulating to clearly unconstitutional threats.”
She described how Trump’s policies are creating fear across the country.
“It understandably creates a great sense of fear because you know there are many things we knew would happen, many things…”
Then, with a smile, she added, “I’m not here to say I told you so.”
The crowd burst into laughter, applauding her remarks.
Previously, Harris warned of economic collapse during the 2024 election
A resurfaced CNN clip shows Kamala Harris predicting the negative consequences of Trump’s economic policies months before his tariff announcement.
During a live debate, she warned voters of the risks.Her warnings now seem prophetic as economists sound the alarm over rising inflation and a looming recession.
Her warnings now seem prophetic as economists sound the alarm over rising inflation and a looming recession.
In the video, you can hear Harris state: “What Goldman Sachs has said is that Donald Trump’s plan would make the economy worse,” Harris stated. “What the Wharton School has said is Donald Trump’s plan would actually explode the deficit.”
She added during the argument between her and Trump: “16 Nobel laureates have described his economic plan as something that would increase inflation, and by the middle of next year, would invite a recession. You just have to look at where we are and where we stand on the issues, and I’d invite you to know that Donald Trump actually has no plan for you, because he is more interested in defending himself than he is in looking out for you.”
Her warnings now seem prophetic as economists sound the alarm over rising inflation and a looming recession.