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Summary
Kamala Harris, former Vice President of US described her tenure as "the honour of my lifetime," reflecting on her historic achievements in advancing equality, justice, and global alliances.
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris described her time in office as “the honour of my lifetime” in a heartfelt post on X following Donald Trump’s inauguration. She steps down after making history as the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to hold the position.
During her tenure, Kamala Harris championed key issues such as women’s reproductive rights, abortion rights, gun safety, voting rights, and environmental protection. She played a pivotal role in passing the first major gun safety legislation in three decades, establishing the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and implementing a transformative rule to exclude medical debt from credit scores.
Kamala Harris’s global impact included 17 foreign trips to 20 countries, where she strengthened alliances and represented the U.S. on the international stage. Domestically, her efforts extended to advancing maternal healthcare, small business growth, infrastructure revitalisation, and climate action.
As President of the Senate, Kamala Harris cast a record-breaking number of tie-breaking votes and oversaw significant milestones, including the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. She also worked alongside President Biden to ensure the historic representation of women and people of colour in federal government appointments.
Before her Vice Presidency, Kamala Harris served as California’s Attorney General and a U.S. Senator, where she championed legislation on hunger relief, rent assistance, and climate change. She also ran a historic presidential campaign in 2024, earning 47.6% of the votes.
Reflecting on her trailblazing career, Kamala Harris has inspired women and is a steadfast advocate for equality and justice.
