NEW YORK, OCTOBER 29 - “This is a vote between chaos and freedom.” These are the words of Kamala Harris during her speech at the Ellipse, the large green space located behind the White House, the same place where, on January 6, 2021, Donald Trump gathered his supporters to contest Joe Biden’s victory. Harris highlighted how Trump, speaking from that place four years ago, incited an armed mob to fight to overturn an election he had lost. “The time has come for a new generation of leaders in America and I am ready,” she said, noting that Trump has a list of adversaries: “He wants to use the military against Americans who dissent. He is unstable, obsessed with revenge and seeks unlimited power.”

“I am not infallible,” Harris added, “and I make mistakes, but I will make a promise to you: I will listen to you and I will find common ground. If you give me the opportunity, I will work for you and I will not stop. If Trump wins and enters the Oval Office with his list of enemies, I will enter with a list of objectives to achieve.” The vice president said that her presidency will be different from Joe Biden’s because the challenges to face have changed: “Four years ago we had to fight against the pandemic; now the priority is to reduce costs.”

Harris reiterated her commitment to listening to those who do not share her views. She expressed her desire to be a president for all Americans, putting the country above party and personal interests. Her speech focused on the importance of responsible and inclusive leadership at a crucial time for the nation, encouraging active participation by citizens in the democratic process. The vice president wanted to convey a message of unity and determination, emphasizing that only through dialogue and collaboration can future challenges be addressed. Her vision for the future of the United States is based on values ​​of listening and mutual respect between the different factions of American society.