Kamala Harris takes swipe at Elon Musk and Trump admin: 'Remember the 1930s'
Share this @internewscast.com

Ex-Vice President Kamala Harris criticized billionaire Elon Musk and compared the Trump administration’s “America First” approach to the isolationist policies of the 1930s, which many historians argue contributed to the escalation of World War II.

In an address at the 2025 Australian Real Estate Conference on the Gold Coast, the former Democratic presidential hopeful referenced an interview Musk had with renowned podcaster Joe Rogan—where the billionaire cautioned about the weaponization of Western empathy.

“A certain individual who is quite prominent in the media today suggested that empathy is a sign of weakness in Western societies,” Harris, 60, remarked during her conversation with Australian real estate magnate John McGrath.

“Imagine,” she continued. “No, it’s a sign of strength to have some level of curiosity and concern and care about the well-being of others.”

During his March interview with Rogan, the Tesla founder emphasized that “you should care about other people,” but argued, “we’ve got civilizational suicidal empathy going on.”


Former Vice President Kamala Harris
Former Vice President Kamala Harris took a swipe at Elon Musk. AP

Elon Musk
Elon Musk previously warned that the West has “civilizational suicidal empathy.” REUTERS

“The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy, the empathy exploit,” Musk contended. “They’re exploiting a bug in Western civilization, which is the empathy response.”

Harris also appeared to lament President Trump’s foreign policy approach, without mentioning him or any of his top officials by name.

“I do worry, frankly, about what’s happening in the world right now,” the former vice president admitted.

“It’s important that we remember the 1930s,” she went on.

“It’s important that we remember that history has taught us that isolation does not equal insulation [and] the importance of relationships of trust, of the importance of friendships, integrity, honesty.”

The former vice president refrained from bashing any of Trump’s policies specifically, but the comments broadly took issue with his “America First” approach to foreign affairs.

Despite her crushing defeat last year, Harris had vowed not to be quiet during Trump’s second term in the White House.

Last month, she emerged from weeks of laying low and delivered a stern rebuke of her rival while speaking at Emerge’s 20th anniversary gala in San Francisco.

She lambasted the commander in chief for creating “the greatest manmade economic crisis in modern presidential history” and engaging in a “wholesale abandonment” of American ideals.

Harris is currently thought to be mulling her political future, including whether or not she should vie to be governor of California in 2026, run for the presidency again in 2028, or stay on the sidelines.

“I am unemployed right now,” she joked earlier at the 2025 Australian Real Estate Conference.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
American missionary kidnapped in Niger by suspected Islamist militants, sources say

Suspected Islamist Militants Abduct American Missionary in Niger, Sources Report

The U.S. government has confirmed its awareness of an American Christian missionary’s…
'Brazen' Louvre thieves made targeted heist, treasures could be melted down: expert

Inside the Heist: A Cinematic Jewel Theft Unfolds in Paris

Every now and then, journalists come across stories so extraordinary that even…
June Lockhart, beloved TV mom from ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space,’ dies at 100

TV Icon June Lockhart, Star of ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space,’ Passes Away at 100

LOS ANGELES (AP) — June Lockhart, a beloved figure for many television…
Jackson Chance Foundation to raise money for NICU families at 11th annual Ping Pong Ball at SPIN Chicago in River North

Join the 11th Annual Ping Pong Ball at SPIN Chicago to Support NICU Families with Jackson Chance Foundation

CHICAGO — The Jackson Chance Foundation is gearing up for its 11th…
More than 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky recalled over metal contamination

Urgent Recall: Over 2 Million Pounds of BBQ Pork Jerky Pulled from Shelves Due to Metal Contamination

Consumers are advised to dispose of the recalled jerky or return it…

Ex-LAPD Officer Faces Murder Charges in Shocking 2015 Unarmed Homeless Man Shooting

In a significant legal development, a grand jury indictment was revealed on…
DHS marks 'one of the most violent days' of Operation Midway Blitz with several arrests

DHS Reports Surge in Arrests During Intense Operation Midway Blitz Day

Nine individuals, comprising three undocumented immigrants and six American citizens, were apprehended…
Chicago CTA riders deal with weekend work halting trains on elevated Loop tracks on Brown, Green, Orange and Pink lines

Weekend CTA Maintenance Disrupts Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink Line Services in Chicago’s Loop

In an unexpected twist for many Chicago commuters, the CTA announced a…
Melodee Buzzard disappearance: New surveillance photos show missing California girl, 9, in possible disguise

New Surveillance Images Suggest Possible Disguise in Case of Missing 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard in California

On Friday, California authorities unveiled new surveillance footage in the ongoing search…
Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England

New England’s Historic Libraries Blend Timeless Charm with Modern Comfort for Book Lovers and History Enthusiasts

In the heart of Boston, David Arsenault experiences a sense of reverence…
Slain motorcyclist’s sweetheart says $50K bail for murder suspect with criminal record left her ‘hopeless’

Motorcyclist’s Partner Expresses Dismay Over $50K Bail for Murder Suspect With Previous Criminal Record

The bereaved partner of a motorcyclist who lost his life in Washington…
Independent NJ candidate’s martial arts theatrics shakes up township meeting

Martial Arts Moves by Independent NJ Candidate Stir Excitement at Township Meeting

It felt less like a conventional town hall meeting and more akin…