Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a sharp and unapologetic critique of Donald Trump during a high-profile appearance at the I Am Power Rising Summit in Chicago, telling attendees that the president’s leadership has weakened the United States on the global stage.
Harris made the comments before an audience of Black women leaders, organizers, and advocates gathered for the four-day conference focused on civic engagement and community empowerment.
“This man has made America weaker,” she said, framing the political moment as a critical turning point for the country’s future.
The summit, designed to mobilize Black women as a decisive political force, provided a platform for Harris to connect national politics with grassroots action.
She stressedd the importance of collective power, urging attendees to translate their influence into voter turnout, policy advocacy, and sustained civic participation.
While her remarks centered on Trump’s leadership, the broader message focused on accountability, democratic institutions, and the role of voters in shaping governance. Harris underscored that elections are not abstract political exercises but mechanisms that directly impact communities, rights, and long-term national stability.
Her comments come at a time of heightened political polarization in the United States, coupled with what many economists say is a creeping economic crisis. The recent strike by the U.S. and Israel on Iran has triggered debates over Trump’s leadership, governance, and democratic principle.
By addressing a room filled with influential Black women leaders, Harris reinforced a long-standing recognition of the demographic’s pivotal role in American elections.
She positioned the midterms as an opportunity to recalibrate national direction, calling for what she described as informed, intentional participation in the democratic process.
While she did not outline specific policy proposals in detail, her remarks signaled a broader strategic effort to energize key voting blocs ahead of November.
