Kamala Harris stormed Los Angeles with her presidential campaign over the weekend, holding her first significant fundraiser in the city with a star-studded group of supporters.
The vice president headlined an event at the J.W. Marriott in downtown LA, with a lineup of celebrity speakers and guests like Stevie Wonder, Sterling K. Brown, Lily Tomlin, Demi Lovato, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jessica Alba.
Additionally, Alanis Morissette and Halle Bailey graced the fundraiser with their performances.
During the event, where only selected press were permitted, Harris made her entrance to Beyoncé’s “Freedom” and was introduced as the “next president of the United States,” receiving a thunderous standing ovation from the audience.
“It’s great to be back home,” Harris expressed in response to the applause, highlighting her strong connections to Los Angeles despite her Oakland roots and her residence in Brentwood with her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff.
She acknowledged the endless support she has received from the city throughout her extensive political journey, emphasizing, “I see familiar faces here who have stood by me every step of the way,” and proudly identifying herself as “a true daughter of California.”
The Democratic candidate kicked off her speech by recognizing the dwindling days until Election Day, stressing the critical nature of the upcoming election.
She underlined the significance of this election cycle, stating, “This is perhaps the most vital election of our time, and it holds immense importance for our nation’s future.”
Harris went into critiquing her opponent, characterizing Donald Trump as a figure of consequence despite his lack of seriousness, and warning of the grave implications of his potential return to the White House.
She also scrutinized Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda, expressing disbelief at its formalization.
Highlighting the gravity of the current election compared to previous years, she urged the audience to consider the stakes at hand, emphasizing the uniqueness of this election and the critical choices facing the nation.
Harris said, “Let me be clear, we are going to win”.
She continued, “We also have our work cut out for us. This race is as close as it could be and we are the underdog. We are the underdog, and I’m running like the underdog.”
Tickets for the event varied from $500 to $250,000, drawing in Hollywood agents and publicists.
Deadline reported that an impressive sum exceeding $28 million was collected during the fundraiser.
The vice president headlined an event at the J.W. Marriott in downtown LA, with a lineup of celebrity speakers and guests like Stevie Wonder, Sterling K. Brown, Lily Tomlin, Demi Lovato, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jessica Alba.
Additionally, Alanis Morissette and Halle Bailey graced the fundraiser with their performances.
During the event, where only selected press were permitted, Harris made her entrance to Beyoncé’s “Freedom” and was introduced as the “next president of the United States,” receiving a thunderous standing ovation from the audience.
“It’s great to be back home,” Harris expressed in response to the applause, highlighting her strong connections to Los Angeles despite her Oakland roots and her residence in Brentwood with her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff.
She acknowledged the endless support she has received from the city throughout her extensive political journey, emphasizing, “I see familiar faces here who have stood by me every step of the way,” and proudly identifying herself as “a true daughter of California.”
The Democratic candidate kicked off her speech by recognizing the dwindling days until Election Day, stressing the critical nature of the upcoming election.
She underlined the significance of this election cycle, stating, “This is perhaps the most vital election of our time, and it holds immense importance for our nation’s future.”
Harris went into critiquing her opponent, characterizing Donald Trump as a figure of consequence despite his lack of seriousness, and warning of the grave implications of his potential return to the White House.
She also scrutinized Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda, expressing disbelief at its formalization.
Highlighting the gravity of the current election compared to previous years, she urged the audience to consider the stakes at hand, emphasizing the uniqueness of this election and the critical choices facing the nation.
Harris said, “Let me be clear, we are going to win”.
She continued, “We also have our work cut out for us. This race is as close as it could be and we are the underdog. We are the underdog, and I’m running like the underdog.”
Tickets for the event varied from $500 to $250,000, drawing in Hollywood agents and publicists.
Deadline reported that an impressive sum exceeding $28 million was collected during the fundraiser.
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