In her first major speech since leaving office, Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump for causing what she termed the 'greatest man-made economic crisis' through his tariffs and warned of an impending constitutional crisis due to his conflicts with the courts. Speaking at the Emerge Gala in San Francisco, Harris accused Trump of abandoning American ideals and urged Democrats to remain united amid these challenges. She highlighted the economic impact of Trump's tariffs, asserting they would lead to a recession and harm workers and businesses. Harris positioned Trump as a vessel for a broader conservative agenda and emphasized the importance of the people's voice in maintaining checks and balances. As Harris considers her political future, she is simultaneously reemerging as a critical voice against the Trump administration, rallying the Democratic Party to prepare for and withstand the administration's divisive tactics.

Kamala Harris delivered a scathing critique of President Trump, blaming his tariffs for creating significant economic turmoil and warning about the potential for a constitutional crisis triggered by his conflicts with the judiciary.

During her speech at the Emerge Gala, Harris emphasized the abandonment of America's highest ideals under Trump’s administration, contrasting it with the courage and activism shown by Americans in recent weeks.

Harris described Trump's tariffs as 'reckless' and highlighted their detrimental effects on workers, families, and businesses, predicting they would lead to a recession and undermine retirement accounts.

Labeling Trump as a 'vessel' for a longstanding conservative agenda, Harris urged Democrats to recognize the calculated nature of his rapid policy changes and to remain united against his divisive strategies.

Harris' speech was part of a larger reemergence as a prominent Democratic leader, as she weighs her future political ambitions, including potential gubernatorial and presidential runs, while continuing to criticize Trump's administration.

Harris warned of the checks and balances within the government starting to 'buckle' under the Trump administration, urging the public to use their voice as the ultimate check on power.

Amidst her criticism of Trump, Harris also encouraged Democrats to stay together, highlighting the contributions of various lawmakers across the ideological spectrum who have been speaking out against the administration's actions.