In her first major speech since her presidential loss, the former vice-president strongly criticizes the new mandate of donald Trump, whom she accuses of endangering American democracy.
Kamala Harris signed his return to the political scene Wednesday with an attacking speech to Donald Trump and his policy. Guest of an association supporting the commitment of women in politics, the former vice-president denounced a mandate marked according to her by a “Small and selfish vision of America”.
We punish those who tell the truth
“We punish those who tell the truth, we promote the faithful, we take advantage of our power and we let others fend for themselves”she accused, calling on the Americans not to be left “berner” speak “chaos” Apparent orchestrated by the Trump administration.
A conservative program on
Kamala Harris believes that, behind the apparent disorganization, the republican president methodically applies a program forged for decades by conservative circles.
According to her, this political project aims to weaken public education, reduce state size and privatize many services, while granting “Fiscal reductions to the richest”
She also warned of the dangers of an increasingly authoritarian presidential power, stressing that the actions of Donald Trump could lead to a “Constitutional crisis”. “The only power that should not fail is the voice of the people”, she insisted.
-A contested administration
The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term were marked by an intense legislative activity: more than 140 presidential decrees have been signed, several already suspended by the courts. The president attacked his opponents, strengthened the expulsions of immigrants in an irregular situation and tries to dismantle the staff of the federal administration, with the support of the entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Trump’s trade policy, including customs duties imposed on China, also raises many questions. The fear of a return of inflation is gaining ground, while many voters hoped on the contrary an economic appeasement.
Where is Kamala Harris?
Staying discreet since his defeat at the November presidential election, Kamala Harris seems today at a crossroads. According to the American press, she hesitated between presenting herself to the post of governor of California in 2026, or again aimed at the White House in 2028.
However, a national candidacy would be more difficult to carry. The Democratic Party, weakened in the polls, struggles to renew itself, and the former vice-president remains associated with a disputed assessment of the Biden administration.
“The courage is contagious”
Faced with what she perceives as an authoritarian drift of the executive power, Kamala Harris praised “Courage” Judges, academics and citizens who oppose current policy.
“President Trump, his administration and their allies bet on the idea that fear can be contagious”she said. “But fear is not the only thing that is contagious. Courage is contagious.” Kamala Harris 100 days of Donald Trump Politics US United States
