Kamala Harris Delivers A Speech About The Current State Of The U.S. 

Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful message Thursday evening at the Leading Women Defined Summit, and sis did not hold back. From the very first moment, she let folks know — she told us this was coming.

In front of a crowd of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders in Dana Point, California, Harris reminded the nation of what was at stake when Trump took office again. “There were many things we knew were gonna happen,” she said, keeping it all the way real.

Harris launched her campaign for the 2024 election shortly after President Biden stepped down, and ever since, she’s been speaking directly to the people about what’s been unfolding under Trump’s second term.

“I’m not gonna say ‘I told you so,’” Harris said, a little smirk in her voice — and the crowd erupted in applause. She was standing strong in a room full of Black women leaders, many of whom have carried movements on their backs for decades.

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Harris Breaks Down The State Of America Under Trump’s Second Term

Kamala Harris kept it candid. Since Trump stepped back in, it’s been a whirlwind — and not in a good way. During her speech, she explained how progress has been halted, policies reversed, and fear has taken root across the country.

“We are seeing people stay quiet. We are seeing organizations stay quiet. We are seeing capitulating to clearly unconstitutional threats,” Harris stated.

Less than 100 days into his second term, Trump has already:

Repealed nearly 80 of Biden’s executive orders

Canceled federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs

Approved mass layoffs of federal workers

Announced aggressive global tariffs, which have caused the stock market to nosedive
And that’s just scratching the surface.

Harris wasn’t just laying out the damage — she was holding up a mirror. The current climate has many feeling uncertain, but her voice was one of clarity and resistance.

Calling Out Fear, Celebrating Courage — Kamala’s Message To Black Women

It wasn’t just a political speech — it was a spiritual moment for many in that room. Hosted by Debra Lee, former CEO of BET, the Leading Women Defined Summit exists to empower women of color, and Kamala delivered the energy that matched the mission.

“Fear is contagious. But so is courage,” she declared, her voice steady with purpose. According to BET, Harris then looked across the room and added: “There’s great power in this room. And yes, the world is watching. But more importantly, there are people counting on us — to be kind, to be fierce, and to be together.”

The audience felt that. She wasn’t just giving a campaign speech — she was giving a reminder. We’ve been here before. And Black women have always been at the front of the line, even when nobody was watching.

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Harris made it clear — she’s not here to stay quiet, and neither should we. With the general election looming, her speech is just the beginning of a broader message: this ain’t the time to sit on the sidelines.

While Trump’s administration continues to roll out controversial policies, Harris is reminding folks that every voice matters and every vote counts. She’s pulling up, showing up, and calling out everything that needs to be said — even when it’s uncomfortable.

The political pressure may be rising, but her message is rooted in resilience. She ain’t scared to tell the truth, and that truth is hitting different in a country still struggling to find its footing.