Kamala Harris Reemerges with a Stark Warning on Democracy’s Future

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Kamala Harris Reemerges with a Stark Warning on Democracy’s Future

 

After months of political silence following her departure from Washington, Kamala Harris returned to the national spotlight with a pointed warning about the future of American democracy. In her first significant public address since leaving office, the former vice president voiced the growing fears within the Democratic Party and praised fellow party leaders for speaking out against President Trump. Speaking at a Democratic women’s political event in San Francisco — the city where her political journey began two decades ago — Harris expressed deep concern about the trajectory of the nation under Trump’s renewed leadership.

 

Harris had remained largely out of view during the first 100 days of Trump’s latest term, quietly reflecting in Los Angeles and weighing a potential run for California governor. However, her remarks on Wednesday night marked a deliberate and carefully crafted return. “That is a crisis that will eventually impact everyone,” she said, warning that the nation faces a looming constitutional breakdown if the courts and Congress fail to serve as checks on the presidency. “Because it would mean that the rules that protect our fundamental rights and freedoms, that ensure each of us has a say in how our government works, will no longer matter.”

 

The 16-minute speech struck a tone of urgency and alarm, echoing concerns that many Democrats have been voicing for months. Harris made her remarks beneath the chandeliers of a hotel ballroom in front of Emerge, an organization dedicated to promoting Democratic women in politics. “It’s wonderful to be home,” she told the audience, smiling as she reconnected with the political base that first helped launch her career.

 

Though widely expected to announce her candidacy for California’s 2026 gubernatorial race by the end of the summer, Harris made no mention of her political plans during the speech. Instead, she focused squarely on national issues and the broader implications of what she described as a Republican agenda that has been “decades in the making.” According to Harris, what may appear as chaos is, in fact, calculated. “It’s an agenda, a narrow, self-serving vision of America where they punish truth tellers, favor loyalists, cash in on their power, and leave everyone else to fend for themselves,” she said. “All while abandoning allies and retreating from the world.”

 

Despite her absence from the public eye, Harris has remained a sought-after figure in Democratic circles. Her spokeswoman, Kirsten Allen, noted that Harris has taken calls from fellow Democrats considering their own political runs, seeking her guidance. However, the former vice president has been characteristically guarded about her own ambitions. “I don’t think she’s made up her mind because I would have heard the drumbeats,” said Mark Buell, a longtime Democratic donor and friend of Harris who helped finance her first campaign in 2003.

 

Her return comes at a time when other high-profile Democrats are energizing the base with increasingly aggressive rhetoric. Figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been drawing crowds with their “Fighting Oligarchy” rallies, while Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has urged Democrats to “fight everywhere and all at once.” Harris acknowledged their efforts in her speech, saluting Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, and others for challenging Trump’s policies.

 

The 2026 gubernatorial race is expected to be fiercely contested, especially since Governor Gavin Newsom is term-limited. Several Democratic hopefuls, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and former congresswoman Katie Porter, were in the audience for Harris’s address. Porter commented afterward, “The vice president will make her decision when she’s ready, and I’m sure she’ll let us know one way or the other.” While Porter is moving forward with her own campaign, she acknowledged that Harris’s entrance could dramatically alter the field.

 

On the Republican side, figures such as former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco have already declared their intentions. Hilton responded to Harris’s speech with a pointed challenge: “You were a disaster as a presidential candidate; you’d be defending the disaster of a Democrat rule in California. I can’t wait to have a real policy debate with you.”

 

If Harris does decide to run, her candidacy is expected to reshape the race significantly, prompting strategic shifts among both Democrats and Republicans. For now, her return signals not just a potential campaign but a renewed commitment to defending what she sees as the foundations of American democracy.

 

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[impulse]

Run her again in 2028.  I dare you.

 

[blaze master]

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

Run her again in 2028.  I dare you.

 

 

Pick Tim Walz as the running mate. Or would that be weird ? 

 

Remember when weird was a thing. When dozens of grown men on here (who continuously call others cult members) all at the same time started using the same word. 

 

Totally normal.

[jimmybcool]

I don't see how Kamala can make herself relevant again on a national level.  She was a pathetic candidate.  And it isn't as if she is going to get better.

 

[ThreeCardMonte]

Her days are over.  
 

So who is the Democrats front runner now?

 

Someone from the “Squad “?  Jasmine Crockett?

 

I don’t think we have anything to worry about however never say never as leftist America gets nuttier and nuttier with each passing day.

 

 

[hotsun]

Who cares. Only europeans think shes cool

[Tug]

She’s absolutely correct in her assessment no more no less.

[FlorC]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

Instead, she focused squarely on national issues and the broader implications of what she described as a Republican agenda that has been “decades in the making.” According to Harris, what may appear as chaos is, in fact, calculated. “It’s an agenda, a narrow, self-serving vision of America where they punish truth tellers, favor loyalists, cash in on their power, and leave everyone else to fend for themselves,” she said. “All while abandoning allies and retreating from the world.”

Remember democrats always accuse others what they do them selves. 

So she states here what they were doing during 8 Obama years , 4 stolen years and another 4 years of Obama's third term.

[Nickcage49]

Shut up Kamala. Just go away. You were a <deleted>ty state AG, a <deleted>ty Senator and an even worse VP.

 

And your campaign was run horribly.

 

Plus, you were never nominated by the people to be the candidate.

[candide]

Even Kamala is credible on this subject.....🙂

[jcmj]

They really need to find a New Democrat that can stand up to Trump, otherwise they’ll screw it up again waiting till the last minute. 

[Cameroni]

A women's political event.

 

Wow.

 

Was Taylor Swift there too?

 

Or CXC Charlie?

 

Kamala is so hip.

[newbee2022]

6 hours ago, jimmybcool said:

I don't see how Kamala can make herself relevant again on a national level.  She was a pathetic candidate.  And it isn't as if she is going to get better.

 

She was NOT a pathetic candidate but too late to start with an existing president. No way for opposition at that time.

And don't forget....it was only 1.5% difference to Donnie.

[frank83628]

Who?

 

[ThreeCardMonte]

1 hour ago, candide said:

Even Kamala is credible on this subject.....🙂

My God!  America dodged a bullet last November.

 

Hard to believe a certain percentage of the electorate voted for this birdbrain.

 

 

[kimothai]

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

She was NOT a pathetic candidate but too late to start with an existing president. No way for opposition at that time.

And don't forget....it was only 1.5% difference to Donnie.

"it was only 1.5% difference to Donnie".  Who cares?  The popular vote does NOT elect a President.  As usual, the left never wants to talk about the mandate that the "Electoral College" gave Trump.

[newbee2022]

Just now, kimothai said:

"it was only 1.5% difference to Donnie".  Who cares?  The popular vote does NOT elect a President.  As usual, the left never wants to talk about the mandate that the "Electoral College" gave Trump.

And it was only a few votes less than Donnie. Nothing to do with "left". Just facts. But facts it's not you like but fake facts on Truth Social, isn't it?

[kimothai]

31 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

And it was only a few votes less than Donnie. Nothing to do with "left". Just facts. But facts it's not you like but fake facts on Truth Social, isn't it?

What fake facts are you talking about?  I was just pointing out that the electoral college elected Trump by a huge margin and the popular vote is inconsequential. 

[newbee2022]

6 minutes ago, kimothai said:

What fake facts are you talking about?  I was just pointing out that the electoral college elected Trump by a huge margin and the popular vote is inconsequential. 

2 mill difference or 1.5%. I hope it's clear for you now??

[LatPhrao]

Timely of Kamala Harris, and spot on calling out the con criminal.

In case you missed current events:
Republican Support Collapses Under Donald Trump

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Suffers Triple Blow

Donald Trump's Approval Rating on Economy Plunges to Record Low in Poll

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Declining Faster Than During His First Term
 

[kimothai]

8 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

2 mill difference or 1.5%. I hope it's clear for you now??

Crystal clear!!  Thank you for quoting numbers that mean little to nothing in regard to electing a President. 

[newbee2022]

5 minutes ago, kimothai said:

Crystal clear!!  Thank you for quoting numbers that mean little to nothing in regard to electing a President. 

It means a lot. Because half of the populace didn't vote for tariffs. And so the approval rate is down to 39%, the lowest in the great history of America within the first 100 days.