In her first major public address since leaving office,former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harrisdelivered a passionate speech at theEmerge 20th Anniversary GalainSan Francisco. Her message, layered with urgency and hope, sharply contrasted the simultaneous media spotlight onPresident Donald Trump, who was conducting a nationally broadcast interview on ABC.
Harris’s remarks drew intense online reactions—some praising her powerful delivery, others questioning her tone and intent.
During the gala held onApril 30, 2025, Harris framed the current U.S. political climate as a“pivotal turning point”, pointing to what she called a“man-made economic crisis”stemming fromreckless tariffsand a disregard for constitutional norms.