Staff Reports
In a flurry of political maneuvering that could only be described as quintessentially Trump, the former president has launched a new wave of economic realignment. Through an executive order, President Trump has slapped reciprocal tariffs on a swath of countries, from South Africa to Switzerland, with tariffs ranging from a modest 10% to a staggering 41%. Even our friendly northern neighbor, Canada, saw their tariffs jacked up from 25% to 35%. For Trump, it seems tariffs are like potato chips — you can’t crunch just one.
While Trump is busy stirring the economic pot, his former political opponents are trying to rekindle their careers. Among them is Kamala Harris, emerging from what some might call political obscurity to release a new book. This tell-all promises to take readers behind the scenes of what she descries as one of America’s most thrilling presidential campaigns. But one might argue that calling it thrilling is a bit of a stretch, if not complete fiction. Harris’s campaign days were certainly memorable, but perhaps not for the reasons she hopes to highlight.
Kamala Harris claims this literature is essentially a journal — an introspective narrative celebrating her 107 days on the campaign trail. The public might wonder if Harris will truly reflect on her campaign’s high points, or if it will gloss over the fact that her political performance was often akin to a submarine with screen doors. The anticipation surrounding this masterpiece is palpable — like waiting for the pot to boil or watching paint dry.
In a typical political fashion, Kamala is launching her book as grandly as her campaign began. Never one to shy from the spotlight, she attempts to reinvent herself in the public eye with the help of a well-orchestrated media blitz. She might be seen kicking her book tour off with the likes of Stephen Colbert, but whether this will ignite the enthusiasm she needs remains a dicey prospect. Her previous attempts at engaging with the public, including staged endorsements from former presidents, didn’t exactly resonate.
While Harris’s current exploits continue to play out, questions linger about her future in politics. Can she reshape her narrative enough to stage a comeback? Interestingly, pundits are betting against her securing another nomination. Some believe her book might serve as a cautionary tale for future candidates — a compilation of lessons on how not to run a campaign. Regardless, whether it’s through book sales or campaigning spectacles, Kamala Harris continues to prove she’s determined to remain a flickering ember in the ever-contentious political landscape.
