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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris doesn't hold back in sharp rebuke of Trump's first 100 days '
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on April 30 criticized President Donald Trump's approach to the economy and warned of a constitutional crisis in her sharpest rebuke of the president since leaving the White House in January. 'Instead of an administration working to advance America's highest ideals, we are witnessing the wholesale abandonment of those ideals,' Harris said in San Francisco during an address at the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America. The organization recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. Harris, whose remarks came just one day after Trump marked his 100th day in office, said the new administration is trying to sow fear in Americans. But in the face of fear comes courage, she said. "The courage of Americans who are banding together in the face of the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history," she said. "Americans across the political spectrum who are declaring that the President's reckless tariffs hurt workers and families by raising the cost of everyday essentials." Related: Dismantling agencies and firing workers: How Trump is redefining relations with Congress and courts As a result of Trump's on-again off-again tariffs, markets have see-sawed and consumer confidence has dropped. It all came to a head Wednesday when data from the Commerce Department showed the economy had its worst quarter in three years. Trump pushed the blame onto former President Joe Biden, Harris' one-time boss, saying there will be a 'boom' to the economy once his tariffs kick in. But Harris, who lost in the 2024 presidential election after taking over from Biden, said she predicted that Trump's tariffs are 'clearly inviting a recession.' The former vice president also warned that checks and balances that the United States has historically relied on 'have begun to buckle." Congress and the courts must do their parts to protect that balance, Harris said. But if the president defies them, it is the start of serious problems, she said. "Friends, that is called a constitutional crisis," she said. "And that is a crisis that will eventually impact everyone because it would mean that the rules that protect our fundamental rights and freedoms that ensure each of us has a say about how our government works will no longer matter." While she's reportedly weighing her next move in politics, whether running for president a third time or campaign to be the next California governor, Harris warned Americans that things are probably 'going to get worse before they get better.' 'Please always remember this country is ours,' she said. 'It doesn't belong to whoever is in the White House. It belongs to you.' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Harris warns of 'constitutional crisis' in sharp critique of Trump
San Francisco Chronicle
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Kamala Harris goes viral for learning TikTok dance before S.F. speech
Kamala Harris took time to dance it out before making her first major speech since President Donald Trump took office. The Oakland native delivered a sobering speech at San Francisco's Palace Hotel during the Emerge America 20th anniversary gala on Wednesday, April 30. But first, she met up with content creator Kenneth Walden to let loose before she began. A viral video posted to Walden's social media accounts shows him teaching the former vice president the popular 'Boots on the Ground' line dance, inspired by Georgia-born singer 803Fresh's 2024 song of the same name. It has divided audiences, with some deeming Harris' attempt 'cringe' while others lament her presidential loss. 'Alright, here we go' Walden shouted as they stepped-side-to-side and ran through the dance, the two of them laughing and high-fiving in excitement. 'I knew you would get it.' The original video has received more than 661,000 likes on TikTok as of Friday, May 2, and the clip has been re-circulated by a variety of other accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. 'Living her best life. I feel you madam president,' commented Instagram user @bernoidrussell. 'This connection is powerful. Thank you for always giving us hope,' wrote @ Others, however, weren't as charmed by Harris' dance moves. 'What a joke' wrote @samsonoptionvivi, while @kpetoney expressed gratitude that Harris didn't win the election, noting that 'Foreign leaders would eat her alive.' This isn't the first time Harris has received mixed feedback for dancing in public. Throughout her presidential campaign, various clips of her showing off her moves circulated online evoking similar criticism for being unserious. Nonetheless, the discourse hasn't stopped her from enjoying a good tune. Another video posted to Walden's accounts shows Harris flicking open the rainbow fan as the line, 'Where them fans at?' plays, shifting her weight to one leg and striking a pose as off-camera voices cheer her on. 'VP Kamala Harris is the Uncontested champion with the fan,' the caption reads. Walden also interviewed Harris in a few additional clips shared to his Instagram account, asking her how she plans to uplift Black women and how she maintains Black joy in the public eye. 'I have a husband who is here right now,' she said. 'And an incredible circle of friends who are family, and family,' she said. 'I think it's just important to be with those people who love you and care about you, and get you.' In her 18-minute speech Wednesday evening, Harris criticized Trump's administration on his 100th day back in office. She has yet to announce her future plans since losing the 2024 election, but many have speculated that she may join the race for California Governor.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kamala Harris spotted at NYC hotspot with husband Doug Emhoff, row over NYPD officers waiting outside
Kamala Harris was spotted at The Polo Bar in Manhattan on Sunday evening. Former vice president Kamala Harris was spotted at New York's hotspot on Sunday night as she went on a dinner date with husband Doug Emhoff at The Polo Bar in Midtown Manhattan. What started a row over this was the huge entourage of policemen who were on security duty for the former VP and the former second husband. Apart from 25 secret Service agents, there were NYPD officers either flanking the couple or waiting outside where four bulletproof cars and three additional SUVs were stationed. "Secret Service is fine; NYPD, no. NYPD needs to protect the people, we don't have enough of them," Republican NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Silwa said to "She's going to a bar to enjoy herself, and she's got an army of security paid for by us, not her." As a former vice president, Harris and her family are entitled to federally funded protection for about six months after leaving office. Silwa said the Secret Service was doing its job, but the heavy police presence should have been paid by the couple for their night out. "It's unbelievable... there were probably more security officers between the feds and the NYPD than there were patrons inside," Silwa said. — kamala_things (@kamala_things) The Polo Bar is known for its exorbitant prices and also for its exclusivity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo The jaunt which was opened 10 years ago as part of Ralph Lauren's foray into hospitality is a favorite among the celebrities. Bookings are generally made over the phone, a month before. Kamala Harris's costly appearance came just ahead of Met Gala which she may attend. Her expensive outing came amid speculations over hernext political step, which she soft-launched in her searing attack on President Donald Trump at a recent speaking event. "President Trump and his administration and their allies are counting on the notion that fear can be contagious," Harris said in her first major speech after her election defeat -- on the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America. "What they are overlooking is that fear is not the only thing that's contagious, courage is contagious," she said.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kamala Harris back in public eye after election loss; hits the dance floor in viral video. Watch
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Backstage Dance with TikTok Star Goes Viral Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Panache White House Reacts with Sarcasm and Criticism Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first major public appearance since losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump , drawing widespread attention both for her pointed political speech and an unexpected dance moment. Attending the 20th anniversary celebration of Emerge America in San Francisco, Harris addressed a room full of Democratic supporters with a sharp critique of the current administration's early condemned President Trump's policies on tariffs and immigration, warning that the country is headed 'too fast in a dangerous direction.' She described the current pace of political change as 'a high-velocity event' driven by a long-standing agenda to undermine public services. 'An agenda to slash public education. An agenda to shrink government and then privatize its services,' Harris stated. 'All while giving tax breaks to the wealthiest amongst us. By the way, an agenda that is not lowering costs. Not making life more affordable. And not what they promised.'She also emphasized that 'the White House belongs to the people,' accusing the Trump administration of abandoning America's core democratic values. 'Some people are describing what's been happening in recent months as absolute chaos,' she added, pointing to rising tariffs that she said were 'clearly inviting a recession.'While Harris's speech made political waves, it was a backstage video that captured the public's imagination online. The clip shows Harris dancing with TikTok creator Kenneth Walden, known as @2rawtooreal, to the viral hit 'Boots on the Ground' by 803Fresh. The light-hearted exchange happened behind the scenes at the gala, with Walden asking Harris if she had learned the popular line dance. 'I have not. Will you teach me?' she responded. The pair danced together, finishing with a in a navy suit, Harris kept in step with Walden as the two swayed to the music. The clip, shared on Instagram and other platforms, quickly went viral—drawing mixed reactions. Some social media users celebrated the video as 'fun,' while others criticized it as 'cringe,' questioning the optics of the moment so soon after an election the video, Walden also asked Harris how she manages to maintain her sense of 'Black joy' while in the public eye. 'I feel very blessed. I have an incredible husband, who is here right now,' Harris said, referencing Doug Emhoff. 'And an incredible circle of friends, who are family, and family. And I think it's just important to be with those people who love you and care about you and get you.' The comment also indirectly addressed recent speculation about the state of her appearance did not go unnoticed by the current administration. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, 'We encourage Kamala Harris to continue going out and doing speaking engagements.'Meanwhile, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was far more direct, calling Harris's remarks a reminder of how 'blessed' Americans are to have Trump in office instead of her. He went further, stating that if Harris had won, 'Biden's disastrous policies would have been continued' and labeled her involvement in immigration policy during her vice presidency 'an eternal stain on the Democrat party.'Harris has yet to formally announce her next political move. There is growing speculation that she may run for Governor of California, with the election scheduled for June next year. Reports suggest a decision could be revealed by the end of the summer.
India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Watch: Kamala Harris dances to 'Boots on the Ground' at San Francisco gala
A video of former Vice President Kamala Harris dancing has taken the internet by storm. The clip was taken during Emerge America's 20th anniversary celebration in San Francisco, held on Wednesday. It was Harris' first big public appearance since she lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald her speech, Harris spoke strongly against some of Trump's policies related to tariffs and immigration. She warned that the country is moving too fast in a dangerous direction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kenneth Walden (@2rawtooreal)advertisementGOING VIRAL WITH 'BOOTS ON THE GROUND'While her speech made headlines, a dance video caught the internet by surprise. At the event, behind the scenes, Harris did a fun exchange with content creator Kenneth Walden. They danced to the trending internet hit 'Boots on the Ground' by 803Fresh. The song has gone viral on TikTok and YouTube as fans love to learn and share the easy dance. In the Instagram clip, Walden initially inquired of Harris how she remains cheerful during difficult circumstances."Listen, I feel very blessed. I have an incredible husband, who is here right now," Harris said, pointing toward her husband Doug Emhoff."And an incredible circle of friends, who are family, and family," she added. "And I think it's just important to be with, you know, those people who love you and care about you and get you." advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kenneth Walden (@2rawtooreal)When Walden asked if she had learned the dance yet, Harris smiled and said, "I have not. Will you teach me?" The video then shows them dancing together and high-fiving when they in her speech, Harris said, "What we are in fact witnessing is a high-velocity event.""Where a vessel is being used for the swift implementation of an agenda that has been decades in the making. An agenda to slash public education. An agenda to shrink government and then privatise its services. All while giving tax breaks to the wealthiest amongst us. By the way, an agenda that is not lowering costs. Not making life more affordable. And not what they promised."In response to her comments, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "I think I speak for everyone at the White House. We encourage Kamala Harris to continue going out and doing speaking engagements."ALSO READ: Mike Waltz seen using less-secure version of Signal during White House meetingMust Watch
