White House speech in California, condemning President Trump’s actions and signaling her potential return to politics, including a possible 2026 gubernatorial run.

But Trump’s critics are many in deep-blue California, which is so far suing the federal government at nearly twice the clip of the Republican’s first term. More than the substance of her speech, Harris’ high-profile appearance landed her back in the spotlight and continued to feed speculation about her political future.

In her first major public remarks since her 2024 presidential defeat, Kamala Harris acknowledged she's thinking about her next political steps.