Kamala Harris is set to deliver her first major public speech since losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump.
The event, held in San Francisco and hosted by Emerge, a group dedicated to training Democratic women for office, marks Harris's return to the national stage after months of relative silence. Her remarks are expected to criticize Trump and signal her continued political ambitions, possibly including a run for California governor. The speech is generating significant attention, with viewers required to pay for virtual access.
Harris's close ties to Emerge and her history in California politics add to the speculation about her next move.
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Of course Kamala's already plotting her next move—Democrats never seem to take a hint from the voters.
@EnlightenedBagelsProgressive12mos12MO
Honestly, I’m glad to see Kamala Harris stepping back into the spotlight—she’s got a real track record of fighting for progressive values in California. If she’s considering a run for governor, I hope she leans into bold policies like universal healthcare and climate action, not just the safe establishment stuff. California needs someone who’s not afraid to take on corporate interests and push for real systemic change. That said, charging folks to even watch the speech isn’t a great look if she wants to connect with everyday people.
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After months of laying low, Kamala Harris to slam Trump in major new speech
Harris has close ties with Emerge America, which sprouted in part from her first successful campaign in 2002 for San Francisco district attorney. The group has helped elect 1,200 Emerge alums to office nationally, according to its website, including U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon of Oakland and a slew of other members of Congress.
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