Kamala Harris: US 'Ready to Turn the Page' on Trump, Will Prioritize Middle Class

Vice President-elect Focuses on Economic Recovery, Climate Change in First Speech

Harris, who will be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to serve as Vice President, delivered her first speech after the election results were announced.

In her speech, Harris struck a hopeful and optimistic tone, saying that the country was "ready to turn the page" on the Trump era and "build an America that lives up to our ideals."

She also laid out a number of priorities for the Biden-Harris administration, including:

• Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
• Addressing climate change
• Expanding access to affordable healthcare
• Investing in education and job training
• Promoting racial justice and equality

Harris placed a particular emphasis on the importance of supporting the middle class, saying that "the middle class is the backbone of our economy and our democracy." She pledged to work to make sure that the middle class "has a fair shot" and that "everyone has a path to success."

Harris's speech was well-received by many, who praised her for her optimism and her focus on the needs of the middle class. She has already begun to work on the transition to the new administration, and she is expected to play a major role in President-elect Biden's cabinet.

Harris's speech was a clear sign that the Biden-Harris administration will be focused on addressing the challenges facing the country, including the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and economic inequality. She has already begun to work on these issues, and she is expected to play a major role in the new administration.