During a recent public appearance in London, former Vice President Kamala Harris did not mince words when discussing the current occupant of the White House. While promoting her new memoir, “107 Days,” which reflects on her brief 2024 presidential campaign, Harris was asked a direct question about her view of Donald Trump’s second term. Her response was a single, vehement word: “Yes.” This concise answer spoke volumes, confirming that the reality of the current administration has, in her view, surpassed her already low expectations and solidified the critical stance she outlines in her book.
Harris’s memoir itself serves as a foundation for her candid public comments. In the book, she looks back on the whirlwind 107-day period that began when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, leading to her own campaign for the Oval Office. She is openly critical of several key decisions and individuals from that time, including characterizing Biden’s choice to run for a second term as an act of “recklessness.” Her assessment of Trump is equally sharp, as she repeatedly brands him a “con man,” a label that reflects her deep-seated skepticism of his character and leadership style.
The London event, a conversation with author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, provided a platform for Harris to expand on these views. She pointed to specific incidents to justify her harsh evaluation, notably referencing a recent controversy where national security officials allegedly used a private group chat on the Signal messaging app to discuss sensitive matters like airstrikes in Yemen. Harris condemned this practice as a severe lapse in protocol, stating that the administration appeared “lazy” and should have the discipline to discuss classified information in a secure setting.
Interestingly, Harris also revealed a more personal, private side of her interactions with Trump. She shared that during their political battles, Trump had occasionally offered her compliments, even asking how he could possibly say negative things about her and mentioning that his daughter Ivanka was a fan. However, Harris made it clear that she saw these gestures as part of a manipulative pattern, reinforcing her belief that he is skilled at the art of the con and that she was not swayed by his flattery.
Harris’s blunt critique appears to resonate with a significant portion of the American public. Recent aggregated polling data indicates that a majority of Americans, 56 percent, disapprove of President Trump’s job performance. This statistic lends a broader context to Harris’s comments, suggesting that her one-word answer and detailed criticisms are not made in a vacuum but reflect a wider sentiment of dissatisfaction. Her promotion of “107 Days” is thus more than a book tour; it is a continued engagement in the political discourse, offering a pointed perspective on a presidency she clearly views as deeply flawed.
