But Trump’s critics are many in deep-blue California, which is so far suing the federal government at nearly twice the clip of the Republican’s first term. More than the substance of her speech, Harris’ high-profile appearance landed her back in the spotlight and continued to speculation about her political future.

The former vice president said Wednesday she’s inspired by Americans fighting the Trump administration despite threats to their freedom or livelihood.

Instead of an administration working to advance America’s highest ideals, we are witnessing the wholesale abandonment of those ideals,” she said.