In her first campaign rally since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded everyone of her career arc as an attorney and a prosecutor before lighting into Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Harris spoke highly of President Joe Biden, highlighting his accomplishments over his term.
“Joe’s legacy of accomplishment over his entire career and over the past three and a half years is unmatched in modern history,” she stated. Harris expressed her honor in serving as Vice President and her pride in receiving Biden’s endorsement for the current race.
In her speech, Harris drew sharp contrasts between her campaign and that of former President Donald Trump, criticizing his reliance on support from billionaires and big corporations. She denounced Trump’s promises to big oil companies in exchange for campaign donations and touted her own campaign’s success in grassroots fundraising.
Harris also addressed the broader vision for the nation, advocating for a future where every person has the opportunity to thrive. She highlighted key policy areas, including affordable healthcare, paid family leave, and the fight against poverty.
“Building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency,” she declared.
The Vice President took aim at Trump’s “Extreme Project 2025 agenda,” warning it would weaken the middle class by cutting Social Security and Medicare while providing tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. Harris vowed to protect reproductive freedoms and pass gun control measures like red flag laws and an assault weapons ban.
Throughout her speech, Harris emphasized the importance of unity and hard work in the weeks leading up to Election Day. She urged supporters to knock on doors, make phone calls, and register voters. “When we fight, we win,” she concluded, leaving the crowd energized and ready for the campaign ahead.
