Kamala Harris Gives Her First Major Speech Since Leaving Office – Video

Harris’s remarks drew intense online reactions—some praising her powerful delivery, others questioning her tone and intent.

Harris Calls for Action Against “Calculated Chaos”

During the gala held on April 30, 2025, Harris framed the current U.S. political climate as a “pivotal turning point”, pointing to what she called a “man-made economic crisis” stemming from reckless tariffs and a disregard for constitutional norms.

Fear is not the only thing that’s contagious. Courage is contagious,” she declared, igniting applause from the audience.

Harris expressed admiration for everyday Americans who have resisted unconstitutional actions, and called out policies she says have harmed families, businesses, and retirement savings. She then warned against mistaking national turbulence for chaos, suggesting instead that it reflects a strategic push behind the scenes.

“Please, let us not be duped into thinking everything is chaos. What we are witnessing is the rapid implementation of an agenda decades in the making,” Harris stated.


“A Constitutional Crisis Is Brewing”

The most sobering portion of her speech came as she addressed the weakening of democratic institutions.

“We are living in a moment when the checks and balances […] have begun to buckle,” she warned. “When they ultimately collapse, that is called a constitutional crisis.”

Harris urged Americans to remain vigilant and proactive, closing her address with a powerful call to reclaim the nation’s identity: