Kamala Harris has delivered her first major public remarks since leaving office, marking a notable return to the spotlight with a powerful and closely watched speech.

The speech sparked immediate and divided responses online. Supporters praised her message as passionate and strong, while critics questioned her delivery and tone, describing it as uneven or overly theatrical. Others viewed it as emotionally impactful and timely.

Her address came on the same night Donald Trump appeared in a primetime ABC interview, where he highlighted his administration’s policies, including stricter immigration enforcement, lower prices, and what he described as national economic recovery. He reiterated his “America First” stance and criticized both the media and previous leadership.

Meanwhile, Doug Emhoff, Harris’s husband, announced he had been removed from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, calling the decision politicized and pledging to continue his advocacy against hate and antisemitism.