Kamala Harris Calls Trump Administration ‘Corrupt, Incompetent’ and ‘Callous’ While Being Honored by Public Counsel in Los Angeles: ‘We Have to Be Ruthless, Too’
Kamala Harris criticized the Trump administration as 'corrupt, incompetent, and callous' during a speech at Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award Dinner in Beverly Hills, where she was honored with the organization’s award. She warned of efforts to suppress voting rights and urged Democrats to respond with equal intensity, stating, 'We have to be ruthless, too.' Rita Moreno also received an award at the event but chose not to engage in political commentary, instead reflecting on her career and challenges she faced as an actress.
- ▪Kamala Harris was honored with Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award at a dinner in Beverly Hills.
- ▪Harris criticized the Trump administration and expressed concern over recent Supreme Court decisions weakening the Voting Rights Act.
- ▪She emphasized the need for Democrats to be 'ruthless' in defending democracy and protecting voting rights.
- ▪Rita Moreno received Public Counsel’s Trailblazer in the Arts Award and spoke about her career struggles and dignity in making professional choices.
- ▪Uzo Aduba joined Harris for a conversation during the event, and Vin Diesel and Lin-Manuel Miranda honored Rita Moreno.
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