Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has made headlines this week with sharp warnings about the return of Donald Trump’s foreign policy approach, which she likened to the dangerous isolationism of the 1930s.

Speaking at the Australian Real Estate Conference on the Gold Coast, Harris urged global leaders to learn from history. Without mentioning Trump by name, she said, “Remember the 1930s,” referencing the era of rising authoritarianism and lack of international cooperation that preceded World War II.

Harris criticized the “America First” doctrine promoted by Trump, arguing it weakens global alliances and leaves the world vulnerable to conflict and instability. She called for unity, empathy, and international collaboration to confront today’s challenges.

Her remarks also included a direct defense of empathy as a leadership trait, after Elon Musk recently dismissed empathy as a weakness in global affairs. “Empathy is not a flaw,” Harris countered, “it is essential to understanding and solving global problems.”

Although Harris lost the 2024 election, she has remained politically active, continuing to speak out against right-wing policies and advocating for a more inclusive, cooperative global order.

Harris also expressed concern over “Project 2025,” a conservative policy blueprint endorsed by Trump allies, calling it an extreme agenda that threatens civil rights and democratic norms.

She emphasized that leaders must protect democratic values and not fall into nationalist rhetoric that divides nations and weakens diplomacy.

These statements mark one of Harris’s most vocal critiques of Trump since the 2024 campaign, suggesting she remains a prominent voice in the Democratic Party.

Political analysts speculate she may be positioning herself for a future presidential or gubernatorial run.

Harris ended her speech by urging the world to act with courage and conscience, warning, “The lessons of the past are only useful if we choose to remember them.”

Her international platform signals an intent to remain deeply engaged in both U.S. and global politics.

Harris’s message resonated with many attendees, receiving applause and media attention in both the U.S. and Australia.

While Trump continues to dominate conservative politics, Harris’s latest comments show that opposition voices are staying active and determined to shape the conversation.

The coming months may reveal whether her words signal a new chapter in her political journey—or a return to the campaign trail.