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Vice President Kamala Harris – At Our Table – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF-UBkLmFXw

Vice President Kamala Harris

At Our Table with Jaime Harrison 2.84K subscribers

14,525 views, Dec 17, 2025

At Our Table with Jaime Harrison

In our season finale, we sit down with Kamala Harris for an unguarded conversation about the weight of leadership and the search for steadiness through faith, family, purpose, and friendships forged through fire. Vice President Harris reflects on building a presidential campaign in 107 days, making history with the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and refusing to let others define her right to be in the room. Together, we talk about a Democratic Party that can’t play it safe forever as well as the dangers of misinformation and disinformation.

— Timestamps — 00:00 – Jaime Harrison Welcomes Vice President Harris, 03:48 – Historic Accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration 04:58 – Navigating Misunderstanding and Hate as a Leader 08:20 – The Historic Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson 11:08 – Vice President Harris on Overcoming Limitations and Breaking Barriers 15:48 – Defining Your Presence and Owning Your Voice in Any Room 21:54 – Lessons from the 107-Day Presidential Campaign 25:53 – Addressing Challenges and the Future of the Democratic Party 28:40 – Overcoming Risk Aversion and Purity Tests in the Democratic Party 31:06 – The Need for Diverse Voices and Representation in Politics 34:13 – Understanding Diverse Cultures and Regional Issues in Politics 36:50 – VP Harris on Resilience 39:24 – Shared Love of Cooking 41:17 – SYAD and Closing Thoughts

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Vice President Kamala Harris – At Our Table – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF-UBkLmFXw

Vice President Kamala Harris

At Our Table with Jaime Harrison 2.84K subscribers

14,525 views, Dec 17, 2025

At Our Table with Jaime Harrison

In our season finale, we sit down with Kamala Harris for an unguarded conversation about the weight of leadership and the search for steadiness through faith, family, purpose, and friendships forged through fire. Vice President Harris reflects on building a presidential campaign in 107 days, making history with the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and refusing to let others define her right to be in the room. Together, we talk about a Democratic Party that can’t play it safe forever as well as the dangers of misinformation and disinformation.

— Timestamps — 00:00 – Jaime Harrison Welcomes Vice President Harris, 03:48 – Historic Accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration 04:58 – Navigating Misunderstanding and Hate as a Leader 08:20 – The Historic Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson 11:08 – Vice President Harris on Overcoming Limitations and Breaking Barriers 15:48 – Defining Your Presence and Owning Your Voice in Any Room 21:54 – Lessons from the 107-Day Presidential Campaign 25:53 – Addressing Challenges and the Future of the Democratic Party 28:40 – Overcoming Risk Aversion and Purity Tests in the Democratic Party 31:06 – The Need for Diverse Voices and Representation in Politics 34:13 – Understanding Diverse Cultures and Regional Issues in Politics 36:50 – VP Harris on Resilience 39:24 – Shared Love of Cooking 41:17 – SYAD and Closing Thoughts

View Video also at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF-UBkLmFXw

Michelle Obama on East Wing demolition: ‘I felt a loss for us as a nation’ – The Washington Post

The former first lady said her feelings stemmed from the country and its shared traditions, rather than a personal attachment to the building Trump knocked down to build a ballroom.

November 25, 2025 at 1:47 p.m. EST, Today at 1:47 p.m. EST, 2 min

Michelle Obama on East Wing demolition: ‘I felt a loss for us as a nation’

By Brianna Tucker

Former first lady Michelle Obama said she felt “a loss for us as a nation” when asked about President Donald Trump’s demolition of the East Wing for a massive new ballroom.

Obama, who was first lady during President Barack Obama’s two terms from 2009 to 2017, shared her response to the removal of the century-old annex in an episode of Jamie Kern Lima’s podcast Tuesday, saying her feelings stemmed from the country and its shared traditions, rather than a personal attachment to the space.

“I think in my body, I felt confusion because I’m like, who are we? What do we value? And who decides that?” Obama said. “That’s the thing that’s going through my head a lot lately. Who are we? What are the rules? Because I’m confused by what are our norms and our mores — not the laws — but how do we live together? That’s the part of it that hurts.”

“I think I felt a loss for us as a nation, but personally, you know … that’s not our house. That’s the people’s house,” she added.

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The East Wing has typically housed the first lady’s office and staff, and served as a hub for her public initiatives.

In October, Trump tore down the East Wing of the White House to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom building he estimates will cost $300 million.

The project is one of several transformations the Trump administration has pursued within the White House complex. Since returning to office, he has paved the Rose Garden, erected a pair of 88-foot-tall flagpoles on the North and South lawns, covered the Lincoln Bathroom in marble and mused about potentially painting the Eisenhower Executive Office Building — saying the 137-year-old federal property “was always considered an ugly building.”

In podcast interviews and appearances this year, Obama has grown more vocal about her concerns over Trump’s second term, explaining her decision to skip Trump’s second inauguration in January, and warning that his immigration policies and approach to governing threaten the nation’s values and identity.

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'#Grifter' #MelaniaTrump Gets #Blunt #Reminder After #Awkward New #SalesPitch

The #formerfirstlady unveiled her latest "#collectibles," but #critics spotted one key problem.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/melania-trump-ornaments_n_66f0c935e4b0f75ccbd99599

'#Grifter' #MelaniaTrump Gets #Blunt #Reminder After #Awkward New #SalesPitch

The #formerfirstlady unveiled her latest "#collectibles," but #critics spotted one key problem.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/melania-trump-ornaments_n_66f0c935e4b0f75ccbd99599

Statement from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/11/19/statement-from-president-joe-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-on-the-passing-of-former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter/

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