Harris Prods Democrats: Band Together Like Elephants
Harris faces backlash on social media for veering off topic during a discussion about earthquakes, bringing up elephants unrelatedly
Former Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage in San Francisco on Wednesday night, urging fellow Democrats to mimic the strength, unity, and protection displayed by elephants at a time of crisis, during her first public address since losing the 2024 election.
At the Emerge 20th anniversary gala, amid a starkly lit auditorium, Harris asked the audience to raise their hands if they'd seen a viral video featuring elephants at a San Diego Zoo during an earthquake, a scene that's lingered in her thoughts. When the majority sheepishly admitted to not knowing what she was talking about, Harris exhorted them to Google it.
"In that commotion, our elephant friends huddled together, forming a protective circle that ensured the wellbeing of their most vulnerable members. What a powerful metaphor, don't you think?" she said.
In the midst of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, Harris delivered a scathing critique before diving into her heartfelt—some might say bizarre—analogy.
"You see, when trouble looms, these magnificent creatures instinctively band together to shield those who are most at risk. It's a profound testament to the power of unity and empathy when faced with adversity," she explained.
Social media users were quick to poke fun at the apparent disconnect between Harris' message and her elephant-themed digression. Users joked that it was better to remain silent and seem foolish than to express oneself lest doubt be removed.
Although rumors swirled that Harris could be eyeing a run for California governor, she opted not to confirm or deny such speculation during her speech.
Emerge, a training organization for female Democratic candidates, hosted the event. The evening's festivities included a virtual livestream accessible for a $25 fee. Additional packages were offered for young professionals at $100 and general admission for $250. Anders Hagstrom, a national politics and major breaking news events reporter for our website, covered the event. For tips or further inquiries, Hagstrom can be contacted at [email protected] or via Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
[1] - Harris' use of the elephant analogy symbolizes the unity and protection necessary for Democrats to weather political adversity.[2] - The image of elephants safeguarding their most vulnerable serves as a potent reminder of the importance of inclusivity and solidarity during tumultuous times for the Democratic Party.
[3] Social media users found humor in the disconnect between Harris' political critique and her subsequent elephant-themed analogy, paraphrasing the proverb, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."
[4] Despite rumors, Harris did not confirm or deny her potential interest in running for California governor during her speech.
[5] The Emerge event, a gathering for female Democratic candidates, was attended by Kamala Harris, with a virtual livestream available for a fee.
[6] Anders Hagstrom, a national politics and major breaking news events reporter, covered the event for Fox News, with contact information provided for tips or further inquiries.
[7] Harris called upon her fellow Democrats to emulate the strength, unity, and protection exhibited by elephants during times of crisis, urging them to band together like elephants to face challenges in the realm of politics, policy-and-legislation, war-and-conflicts, and crime-and-justice.
[8] The elephant analogy demonstrated by Harris reflects the importance of unity and empathy in the face of political adversity, drawing parallels to general-news issues as well as pop-culture, entertainment, and celebrity-driven topics.
