Kamala Harris Condemns Trump’s First 100 Days

She argued that the president’s tariffs would lead to higher prices and ‘paralyze American businesses, large and small, forcing them to lay off people.’

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala in San Francisco, Calif., on April 30, 2025. Camille Cohen/AFP via Getty Images

Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term in the keynote speech at the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America on April 30.

Harris made the theme of her first public remarks since leaving office in January the president’s first 100 days, which coincided with Emerge America’s celebration this week.