Former U.S. Vice President
Kamala Harris
drew a chilling parallel between the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda and the nation’s isolationist stance in the 1930s, a period many scholars think set the stage for World War II.
Harris
made an indirect jab
at billionaire
Elon Musk
, who has
aided in steering the Trump administration’s initiatives for budget cuts
, after
stating on Joe Rogan’s podcast in March that empathy was being used as a weapon
against the United States.
“There has been an individual who has gained significant attention recently, particularly in media circles, suggesting that demonstrating compassion is indicative of vulnerability within Western societies,” Harris stated during an interview with John McGrath at the 2025 Australian Real Estate Convention. This comment followed
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“Envision,” she urged, dismissing their comments. “On the contrary, it demonstrates fortitude to possess a degree of curiosity and show genuine concern for the welfare of those around us.”
She subsequently cautioned, expressing her concerns, “To be honest, I am worried about the current state of affairs globally. It’s crucial for us to recall the lessons from the 1930s. History has shown us repeatedly that remaining isolated doesn’t guarantee protection. The significance of fostering trusting relationships, maintaining strong friendships, upholding integrity, and being truthful cannot be overstated.”
Musk, who plans to distance himself from his administrative roles to focus more on his struggling enterprises affected significantly by his contentious activities within the government, mentioned during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience that the U.S. is experiencing “a kind of civilizational suicide via excessive empathy.” He did emphasize, however, that he believes one “should still care for others.”
The core vulnerability of Western society lies in empathy; they’re taking advantage of this flaw,” Musk stated during his appearance on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ in March. “This empathetic reaction is being exploited as a weakness within our culture.
At the beginning of this month, Harris did.
returned to the limelight after weeks of quiet to address attendees at a gala
, where she took direct aim at the administration for capitalizing on people’s fear to enact its controversial policies, such as its deportation operation, “abandoning” American ideals.
She also slammed Trump for creating “the greatest manmade economic crisis in modern presidential history” with its tariff trade war.
“President Trump and his administration and their allies are counting on the notion that fear can be contagious. They are counting on the notion that if they make some people afraid, it will have a chilling effect on others,” she said at the Emerge America Gala in
San Francisco
But what they fail to see, what they have failed to recognize is that fear isn’t the sole emotion that spreads like wildfire.
Nevertheless, she voiced optimism that individuals are resisting the administration’s contentious moves, with these issues now stalled in judicial proceedings.
“Americans are voicing their opposition to the violation of court orders, emphasizing that detaining and disappearing U.S. citizens or others without proper legal procedures is unacceptable,” Harris stated, continuing to commend judges and universities that are resisting President Trump’s threats.
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