Former VP Harris slams president in first major speech since Trump took office

By Scott Shafer

Published May 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM EDT

In San Francisco Wednesday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris gave a forceful critique of President Trump's first 100 days in office. It came as she considers a run for governor of California.

Scott Shafer

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