With her attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Kamala Harris had a profound experience that marked the conclusion of her tenure as vice president. Harris appeared glum and sullen when she arrived at Capitol Hill alongside Joe Biden, which was a reflection of her dissatisfaction regarding the situation.
However, for Harris, the occasion served as a stinging reminder of her electoral setback, despite the fact that it was a typical time in which the outgoing president expresses respect for the incoming president.
According to Daily Mail, Harris, who was wearing a black pantsuit, sat quietly with a program that was intended for the inaugural event in her lap. While Trump was being presented, she attempted to muster a wistful grin, but she quickly looked down and adjusted her hair as he prepared to take the oath of office.
Immediately upon the conclusion of Trump's oath, she gave a brief round of applause, which was a striking contrast to her desire to take the ceremony personally.
Harris had been running a campaign against Trump for 106 days after receiving Biden's endorsement as the Democratic contender; nevertheless, she ultimately failed to win the election to become the nominee.
During his inaugural address, which he referred to as the "greatest and most consequential election," Trump emphasized his victories over Harris in all seven swing states and asserted that he had won the popular vote by "millions."
During the time that Trump was speaking, Harris sat with her wrists crossed and appeared obviously nervous. He committed to undoing many of the measures implemented by the Biden administration.
Doug Emhoff, her husband, had a difficult time keeping his emotions in check, particularly when Trump came up with the idea of renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and addressed the possibility of returning to the concept of "manifest destiny."
During the time that Trump was making his promise to protect the border and enforce immigration rules, Harris, who had previously served as Biden's border czar, remained silent.
She smiled during Carrie Underwood's performance of "God Bless America," even singing along quietly, despite the criticism she received on social media over her understanding of the words.
Following the conclusion of the event, Harris and Emhoff exited the Capitol building, where they briefly shook hands with President Trump and hugged the Bidens, according to NBC News.
Due to the fact that she left with the intention of going back to California, her future pursuits are now unknown. It was a day that symbolized a significant and painful change for Harris, as she stood down from her position as vice president.
Business Times has reached out to Kamala Harris's representatives for comments.
