Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recently delivered a pointed critique of the Trump administration and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk during her appearance at the 2025 Australian Real Estate Conference on the Gold Coast. Addressing an audience of 4,500 real estate professionals, Harris emphasized the importance of empathy in leadership, countering Musk’s controversial remarks that framed empathy as a weakness of Western civilization. Without directly naming Trump, she warned against adopting isolationist policies reminiscent of the 1930s, which she argued contributed to global instability leading up to World War II. Harris also expressed concerns over artificial intelligence, highlighting associated risks to jobs and misinformation. Her speech concluded with a call for international cooperation and trust, receiving a standing ovation from the attendees.

The former vice president’s remarks have sparked discussions about her future political ambitions.